Managing Your Business
At Kootenay Savings, we have the products, services, and expertise to help you run your business successfully.
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Business Services
At Kootenay Savings, we offer lots of 'other' financial services that are critical to running your business smoothly and efficiently.
- Bill Payments
- Automated Funds Transfer
- US$, € and £ Transactions
Whether you need to pay employees and suppliers or collect payments from your customers, CAFT is designed to accommodate pre-authorized fund transfer transactions for all types of business. To learn more to see if CAFT is right for your business, speak to your Small Business Advisor.
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For the convenience of our business members who cannot make it to the branch during regular business hours, we offer a night depository service which allows merchants to deposit cash or cheque items.
Annual fee applies.
Foreign Drafts are a safe and secure way of sending money through the mail. Plus you don't have the added worry of carrying large sums of cash or sending a personal cheque through the mail. US funds only.
Fees apply.
Transfer funds or wire money anywhere in the world.
Fees apply.
Merchant Services
As a business owner, you need to accept payments for the goods and/or services you provide. First Data Canada has the right payment acceptance solution for your needs. First Data backs their solutions with a $1,000 Meet or Beat offer that guarantees your business is getting the most competitive offer in Canada. If First Data is unable to meet or beat your current provider’s offer, First Data will pay you a $1,000 prepaid Mastercard.
First Data offers a selection of high-speed terminals, available in wired models, as well as short and long range wireless. All models are contactless and are also programmed to accept ApplePay™ and mobile wallets.
Offer your cutomers more payment options by accepting credit cards including Visa®, Mastercard®, American Express®, Discover®, Diners Club International® and JCB® credit cards.
Employee
Managing a business means managing employees. We offer tools and services designed to make it easy for you.
- Direct Payroll Services
- Group RRSPs
Speak to your Small Business Advisor about setting up payroll services for your employees.
Insurance
Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. is a homegrown insurance brokerage with deep roots in our community. A strategic partnership leveraging the strengths of East Kootenay Community, Kootenay Savings, Nelson and District Credit Union and Summerland District Credit Union for over 30 years to serve thousands of loyal clients.
As independent insurance brokers, they work exclusivley for you, not for any specific insurance provider. They represent a number of leading insurance companies enabling them to provide a wide range of coverage at very competitive prices.
They take great pride in providing clients with exemplary personal service - from understanding your needs and securing the right coverage, to being there and guiding you in the event of a claim.
For your business, we have solutions for both Property and Loan Insurance, in addition to our full suite of home, auto, travel, RV, boat solutions.
For added convenience, KIS has locations in Kimberley, Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Nelson, Trail, Invermere and Summerland.