Empowering credit unions since 1944.
Proudly enabling a thriving credit union system by cooperatively empowering those who deliver banking choice to Canadians.
Central 1 provides essential financial products and services to more than 300 financial institutions across Canada.
Comprehensive Treasury Solutions
All-inclusive Payments Services
Let us empower you
Comprehensive Treasury Solutions
Access the strong liquidity and investment sources you need to ensure your fïnancial institution’s success.
Full suite of products & services
Be it liquidity, borrowing or investing, we facilitate access to a wealth of treasury solutions designed to help your financial institution achieve stable, efficient growth.
Decades of experience
Our team of 60+ treasury experts has the wealth of financial services experience, knowledge of the system and strategic thinking to support you with all aspects of treasury.
Direct link to the Bank of Canada
We have a direct relationship with the BoC to help foster a stable, efficient financial system. The largest central in Canada, we also represent all centrals as group clearer to the BoC for Canadian credit unions.
Highly rated institution
Rated A (high) by DBRS and A- by Fitch, as well as being a Domestic Systemically Important Financial Institution (D-SIFI), we can provide you with strong market access and funding at a lower cost of funds.
All-Inclusive Payments Services
Your one-stop shop for all-inclusive payments services across exchange, clearing, & settlement.
Global partnerships
Gain access to our network of best-in-class Canadian and global partners.
Operational excellence
We’re operational experts with over 20 years of experience running a best-in-class payments service.
Universal connectivity
Benefit from full-service turnkey solutions with flexible integration options.
Safety & Soundness
Get safe & reliable payments services with a continuously evolving risk approach including ISO/IEC 27001 Certification.