Coast Capital Savings logo Coast Capital Savings Review 2026

★★★★★ 5.0 · 1 borrower review
Coast Capital finances vehicles at rates from 4.5% over terms up to seven years, with online products available across Canada. Its refusals are written plainly: no students, no applicants with limited or thin credit, and the budget must clear a minimum payment of $300 a month before the car is chosen. A driver's licence and your most recent pay stub make the file.

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In business
Since 1940
Customers served
Over 535,000 members
Branches
Over 52 Branches
Provinces
8 of 13

Our verdict

Written and analysed by Smarter Loans Editorial Team · Reviewed by Vlad Sherbatov

Best for

Established borrowers financing a vehicle through a credit union at rates from 4.5%

Not for

Students and thin credit files, both refused in the published criteria

What we like

  • Rates from 4.5% over terms to seven years
  • New, used, private-sale and exotic vehicles all covered
  • Refinancing and lease-backs available

Where it could improve

  • The $300 a month capacity test applies before the car is chosen
  • An established credit file is mandatory

Products offered

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Auto Financing
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Rate
From 4.5% APR
Min income
$1,500/mo

See if you qualify

Four questions checked against Coast Capital Savings's published criteria, per product. No application started.

Answer the questions to check Coast Capital Savings's published criteria
Educational check against published criteria. Not an approval or offer.

Eligibility and documents

Coast Capital names its refusals in plain terms: no students, no thin credit files, and the budget must clear a $300 monthly payment.

Who qualifies

Age
Legal age of majority
Credit history
An established file; limited or no credit is not accepted
Capacity
Able to service a minimum payment of $300 a month
Where it lends
All provinces except Quebec and Saskatchewan, territories not served

What you need to apply

  • A valid driver's licence
  • Your most recent pay stub

Coast Capital's plain refusals

Students are named, not implied

The published criteria refuse students outright, and applicants with limited or no credit history sit in the same sentence. The refusal is written as a category rather than a threshold.

The $300 test

Whatever the vehicle, the applicant must be able to service a minimum payment of $300 a month. The budget gets tested before the car is chosen, not after.

Contact Coast Capital Savings

Get in touch

  • Phone1-888-517-7000
  • Head office15117 - 101 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3R 8P7

Support and hours

  • Mon-Sat8am-8pm
  • Sun9am-5:30pm
  • ChannelsPhone Support, Email Support, Branch Support, Social Media, Client Login

Borrower reviews

1 review from borrowers who used Coast Capital Savings. Each is submitted by a verified borrower and moderated for authenticity; it renders as written, positive or not, and lenders cannot remove it.

★★★★★

Long time customer

I've been with Coast Capital for many years now and I have been happy with the service I've received.

Rich

Common questions about Coast Capital Savings

What is Coast Capital Savings?

Coast Capital Savings is one of Canada's largest credit unions by membership. They help empower you to achieve what's important in your life.

What does Coast Capital Savings do?

Coast Capital offers banking and investment services digitally and through its 52 branches in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Okanagan, and Vancouver Island regions of British Columbia.

Is Coast Capital Savings safe?

Coast Capital Savings is one of Canada’s largest credit unions by membership and B.C.’s first credit union to become a federal credit union. The credit union has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ and holds a Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation.

Is Coast Capital Savings charitable?

Coast Capital invests 10 percent of its bottom line in youth-focused community organizations, programs, partnerships, and events.

What does Coast Capital Savings have a history of?

Coast Capital has a history of introducing innovative products to help their members achieve financial wellbeing including Canada’s first free chequing account from a full-service financial institution and Help Extras®, enabling members to invest in their future.

How can I open a Coast Capital Savings account?

You can become a member of Coast Capital Savings by calling them at 1-888-517-7000. Other options are to visit one of the 50+ branches in British Columbia or apply online. To be eligible for membership, you must be over the age of 19, a resident of B.S., and purchase $5 in membership equity shares.

Does Coast Capital Savings have an app?

Coast Capital Savings has an app for digital banking that you can download for iOS and Android.

Does Coast Capital Savings offer auto-refinancing?

Yes. You can refinance your existing car to put money back in your pocket with a more affordable loan or lease agreement from Coast Capital Savings. Bring your existing auto loan to them and they'll rewrite it at a lower interest rate, or with a longer-term, to help you lower your monthly payment obligations.

How can I apply for a loan from Coast Capital Savings?

Approval is as easy as three simple steps. Apply online. It takes as little as 10 minutes and Coast Capital will get back to you the same business day. Step 2 involves a discussion of your application and required documents, rates, and terms. Lastly, if approved, Coast Capital will finalize your loan and you can pride yourself on getting a great deal.

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