Canada Post labour disruption

Canada Post is experiencing labour disruption, which may lead to delays in postal deliveries. If you’re expecting mail from us, please refer to the guidelines below for more information on what to anticipate.

Please note that you are still required to continue to make your payments on time even during postal disruptions to ensure your account remains in good standing (such as credit cards, line of credits mortgages etc).

Here are some options:

Switch to online banking and mobile app

Setting up online banking and mobile app will give you peace of mind by being able to check your transactions anytime, anywhere. You can pay your bills, make e-Transfers, even deposit your cheques via our mobile app in the comfort of your own home. You will also have access to e-Statements online (read our FAQ below for more information on how to enroll for e-Statements).

Set up pre-authorized debits

Paying bills doesn’t have to be so hard. Avoid unwanted late-payment penalties and make recurring bills hassle-free. Plus, pre-authorized payments can even help you maintain and improve your credit score. Vancity members typically set up pre-authorized payments for their regular and expected bills, like:

• Monthly hydro bills
• Strata payments
• Car insurance
• Gym memberships
• Property taxes
• Rental payments

For more information on how to set up your pre-authorized debits click here.

Set up for direct deposits

If postal disruptions do happen, Canada Post has pledged to minimize disruption by continuing delivery of benefit cheques including Canada Child benefit, Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plans.

But waiting for paper cheques can be a hassle. Save time by getting paid quickly and safely, by setting up direct deposit. Vancity members typically use direct deposits for things like employment paycheques, pension payments, disability payments, government deposits. You can log in to the government website to set up direct deposit so you don’t have to worry even in an event of a postal disruption. Learn how to set up direct deposit for your government cheques.

Automated credit card bill payments

Worried about missing your credit card payments? Automatic payments from Vancity chequing accounts are easy and free. You can choose to make just the minimum monthly payments, or to pay each month’s bill in full. Not a member? You can set up automatic payments for the minimum payment amount from any chequing account. If you’re looking to set up automatic payments with your service provider, please contact them directly about payment methods. Click here for more information on how to set up automated credit card bills on managemyvisa.