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We store unclaimed money for BC. Some of that money could belong to you.

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Is this legit? Learn more about BC Unclaimed, our mandate from the Province of British Columbia, and how our non-profit organization works.

BC Unclaimed keeps unclaimed money until we find the rightful owner. The money is left behind in places like credit union accounts, estates and courts.

  • $208 millionwaiting to be claimed
  • $2,696,795returned to rightful owners in 2024
  • $1.9 millionlargest dormant account held by BC Unclaimed
Who is BC Unclaimed?

Who is BC Unclaimed?

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  • Claims

    Sign up, start a claim, upload documents, or check status.
  • Submit property

    Do you hold unclaimed property? Learn how and why to submit funds to BC Unclaimed.
Learn how BC Unclaimed supports charities all over BC through their work with the Vancouver Foundation.
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