Neo Financial (Neo), a Calgary-based fintech company created by two of the co-founders of SkipTheDishes, has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Concentra Bank (Concentra), a Schedule 1 bank that is quietly fuelling innovation. Through this relationship, Neo is the first Canadian fintech company to offer a CDIC-eligible high-interest savings account that works like an everyday banking account. The accounts are held at Concentra, a Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) member bank. Together, Neo and Concentra have opened the door for innovation that has historically not been accessible within Canada’s consumer banking sector.
“We’re different from many banks—we’re open to creative ideas and solutions for our customers and we’re less rigid in our approach to innovation, while managing regulatory requirements,” says Don Coulter, President & CEO of Concentra Bank. “Collaboration with fintechs is central to our strategy. We have a strong history of working with fintechs and will continue to do so. We’re proud to work with Neo Financial to bring this great new savings product to Canadians.”
Neo’s proprietary technology has been designed to simplify finances and create rewarding experiences for Canadians. Neo Savings is a high-interest savings account that can be opened in minutes from your phone, and presently earns up to 30 times more* than other traditional Canadian banks.
It includes:
- A highly competitive interest rate
- Bill payments
- INTERAC E-TRANSFER®
- Direct payroll deposit
- Bank-to-bank transfers
- No monthly fees
- No transaction limits
- No minimum balance requirements
Alongside Neo Savings, consumers can also access the Neo MasterCard and Rewards program, bringing spending and savings together on one seamless platform. Consumers across Canada can open a Neo account today with access to Neo spending, savings and reward products, and be the first to access new account features as they continue to roll out.
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