The Official Contest Rules have all the details about eligibility, entries and awarding the prize.

How do I enter The Servus Big Share^® Contest?

It's simple! Enter the contest by saving your money with connectFirst/Servus during the contest period. You will earn five (5) entries for every $500 that your Servus savings and investment balances grow between January 1 and April 30, 2025, up to a maximum of 20,000 entries.

Don't have extra money to invest or just want to increase your chances? Set up and maintain payroll deposit during the contest period to earn 20 bonus entries.

I'm not a Servus member, am I eligible?

Yes! As long as you meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Official Contest Rules, you can enter the contest.

Can I get more than one entry?

Definitely! You can earn entries based on the money you save or invest with connectFirst/Servus during the contest period. You will earn five (5) entries for every $500 that your savings balances grow between January 1 and April 30, 2025, up to a maximum of 20,000 entries.

Which accounts are my entries calculated on?

Your total contest entries are calculated based on the savings grown and maintained across your connectFirst/Servus membership during the contest period (January 1 – April 30, 2025), including chequing; savings and term deposits (both registered and non-registered); and investments such as TFSA, RRSP, and amounts transferred from other financial institutions. See the Official Contest Rules for more details about eligible accounts.

Are business members eligible?

Yes! Servus business banking members can earn five (5) entries for every $500 saved during the contest period.

I'm a Servus member, but I don't want to participate in the contest. How do I opt out?

You can opt out by sending an email to thebigshare@servus.ca, with the following information:

• Your name
• Your mailing address
• Your member account numbers you wish to have withdrawn from the contest

Alternatively, you can opt out via mail by sending this information to:

Servus Credit Union – The Big Share^® Contest
151 Karl Clark Road NW
Edmonton, AB T6N 1H5

How do I enter without making a purchase?

No purchase entry criteria are outlined in the Official Contest Rules.

What are my odds of winning?

Individual odds of winning are dependent on the total number of contest entries received. You can increase your odds by earning additional entries.

Are the winnings taxed?

The Canada Revenue Agency does not require you to pay tax on the winnings themselves. However, as with any other type of income, you will be subject to tax on any money your winnings generate.

How is the winner chosen?

A random draw will be conducted from all eligible entries received to select one (1) potential winner and up to four alternates. The selected winner must satisfy all conditions of the Official Contest Rules (such as becoming a member if you are not one already) and completion of a skill testing question.

When will the winner be announced?

The contest winner will be announced in June 2025.

How will the $1 million prize be paid?

The prize will be paid as a direct deposit into the winner's account, once eligibility and other requirements have been completed according to the Official Contest Rules.

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