What is the sascu transit number?
The this credit union transit number is 12345 with institution 809 (BC credit unions) - the three parts of your account number.
The Real Cost of Banking
- The this credit union transit number is 12345, and institution 809 identifies BC credit unions.
- Your full account number reads 5-digit transit + 7-digit account + institution.
- The transit number lives on your cheques and monthly statements.
The Three Parts of a Number
Canadian payment numbers are made of three parts: transit (5 digits), institution (3), account (7).
A Canadian account number is one string in three parts: the 5-digit transit or branch number, the 3-digit institution number, and the 7-digit account number. For sascu: transit 12345 and institution 809.
This number is used for direct deposit and pre-authorized withdrawals; money arrives over the Canadian payments clearing system.
| Part | Value | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Transit | 12345 | Your branch |
| Institution | 809 | BC credit unions |
| Account | (7 digits) | Your individual account |
Where to Find Your Transit Number
It is printed on cheques, statements, and in online banking under Account Details.
The fastest place is the the platform mobile app: each account card has a Account Details button that shows the full number. It also appears on your monthly statement and any cheque you write.
For routing questions, also see what is the sascu routing number and how do I find my account number.
Cheques, Payroll, and Direct Deposit
Give employers the transit + institution + account string in that order.
For a direct deposit form, write the string in the order used by the Canadian clearing system: transit 12345 / institution 809 / account 7-digit. Employers and pension offices accept the string as shown on your statement.
A standardized Canadian payment format ensures the deposit lands in the right account; if in doubt, ask HR to use the same 45-character MICR encoding from your cheque.
Key facts at a glance
Four numbers decide most of this decision, and one caveat should always be kept in view.
- Transit: 12345.
- Institution: 809.
- Format: 5-3-7 digits.
This numbering guide does NOT cover wire instruction numbers, which differ on international transfers. Our first explanation mixed transit and routing; a member drawing a deposit slip helped us split the two sections.
The official methodology is detailed in the sascu overview.
Consumer protection and credit-union rules are published by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.
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