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2026 National Interac Debit Campaign

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And the WINNERS are….

This summer, Canadians tapped their way to rewards—and now it’s time to celebrate! We’re thrilled to announce the members that each won $1,000 in the National Interac Debit Contest. Your taps made a difference, and these winners are proof that tapping local pays off!

Credit Union & Winning Member
Affinity Credit Union – Joanne D.
Alterna Savings and Credit Union – Ryan C.
Atlantic Edge Credit Union – Troy M.
Brunswick Credit Union – Susan M.
Caisse Populaire Alliance – Lucas D.
Cambrian Credit Union – Brent M.
Conexus Credit Union – Breanna M.
Connect First & Servus Credit Union – Joseph D.
East Coast Credit Union – Amy V.
FirstOntario Credit Union – Adam K.
Fusion Credit Union – Morgan A.
Healthcare & Municipal Employees Credit Union – Kimberly A.
Innovation Federal Credit Union – Nerissa D.
Kawartha Financial Services, a division of Libro Credit Union – Paige T.
Kootenay Savings Credit Union – Hugh T.
Meridian Credit Union – Robert R.
Northern Credit Union Limited – Daniel N.
SASCU – Carla C.
Southwest Regional Credit Union – Karen D.
Sudbury Credit Union – Dieter K.
Sydney Credit Union – Kyle B.
Tru Cooperative Bank – Fraser W.
UNI Financial – Norra L.
VantageOne Credit Union – Parry E.
Venture Credit Union – April G.
Vision Credit Union – Barbara T.
Weyburn Credit Union – Judy W.
WFCU – Adam M.

Note: All winners were verified by their participating credit union and met all contest eligibility requirements. The draw was conducted randomly, and credit unions were limited to one winner per credit union. For full details, please refer to the contest rules.

Thank you to Interac for sponsoring the prizes, and to participating credit unions and members for your enthusiastic participation. Your support helped make this campaign a celebration of local communities and the power of tapping to pay. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at campaign@cucc-cu.ca or reach out directly to your credit union.

~ Canadian Credit Union Contest Campaign Administrators


Full Contest Rules: English | French

From July 1 to August 31, 2026, members of participating credit unions across Canada can be automatically entered to win cash prizes just by using contactless Interac® debit for everyday purchases.

No entry forms. No sign‑ups.
Just tap and go.

*See contest rules for full details:
English | French

Contest Highlights:

How to Enter?
– Confirm your credit union is participating (see list below)
– Use your contactless Interac® debit card or mobile wallet
– Complete five (5) eligible contactless debit transactions on five (5) different calendar days using the same eligible debit card during the Contest Period to earn one (1) entry
– Earn one (1) entry per eligible debit card
– Entries are automatic—no registration or sign-up is required
What Counts as an Eligible Transaction?
Your transaction must be:
– A contactless Interac debit payment (tap with physical card or mobile wallet)
– Made in person at a Canadian point-of-sale terminal
– At least $5.00 CAD (including taxes)
– Completed using a personal debit account
– Multiple transactions on the same day count as one (1) eligible day
Who Can Participate?
You’re eligible if you:
– Have a personal account in good standing at a participating credit union (Business & Commerical Accounts excluded from Contest)
– Are a legal resident of Canada (excluding Quebec)
– Are the age of majority in their province or territory at the time of entry
Note: Employees of participating credit unions, campaign administrators, Interac, and related partners are not eligible to participate in contest.
Prizes:
🎉 30 chances to win $1,000 cash
💰 $30,000 total prize pool, funded by Interac
🏠 Limit of one (1) prize per person/household
Winner Selection:
– Winners will be notified by October 31, 2026
– To receive a prize, winners must: answer a skill-testing question, complete required verification forms, and agree to the contest terms
– If a selected winner does not complete these steps in time, another winner will be selected
– Limit of one (1) prize per person and household

This campaign is administered nationally by: Meridian Credit Union, Central 1, and CUCC
Campaign sponsored by: Interac®