The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) remains Canada's most powerful tax-deferral vehicle. Contributions reduce your taxable income now, and all growth is tax-deferred until retirement. Here are the best RRSP options for 2025.
Independently ranked for Canadian residents — rates, fees, features.
EQ Bank's RRSP Savings Account earns 3.00% with no monthly fees, no minimum balance, and CDIC insurance. All interest grows tax-deferred until retirement withdrawal. Perfect for parking RRSP contributions before deciding on long-term investments.
EQ Bank's RRSP GICs lock in competitive rates for 3 months to 5 years — all inside your RRSP. Tax-deferred growth at guaranteed rates. CDIC insured. Great for the fixed-income portion of an RRSP portfolio.
Oaken Financial consistently offers some of Canada's best GIC rates inside an RRSP. Home Bank CDIC member. For those wanting to maximize guaranteed RRSP returns, Oaken is a top choice.
Tangerine RRSP offers 5.00% for 6 months on new RRSP deposits, then 0.50%. Good for new contributions — earn 5% on this year's $31,560 RRSP limit for 6 months before transferring to EQ Bank.
Wealthsimple Invest allows you to build a diversified ETF portfolio inside your RRSP with 0% management fees on automated portfolios. Best for long-term RRSP growth beyond guaranteed rates.
TD offers RRSP savings, GICs, mutual funds, and self-directed investing through TD Direct Investing — all inside an RRSP. Rates are below EQ Bank for savings but TD provides full-service in-branch advice.