The only financial institution on the Islands is the Northern Savings Credit Union. The Credit Union offers banking machine services in Masset, Queen Charlotte, and Sandspit. Please note that there are some VISA cards that are not accepted by these machines and if you will be relying solely on your VISA card, it is wise to get cash before arriving on the Islands. A few Mastercards are not accepted by the machines, but in these cases, cash is accessible over the counter at the Masset and Queen Charlotte branches of the Credit Union. There are hospitals, clinics and pharmacies in both Masset and Queen Charlotte.
Physicians are available in both communities.
There is an emergency room and x-ray. The BC Ambulance Service has stations in Queen Charlotte, Sandspit, Port Clements and Masset staffed by part time emergency medical attendants. The RCMP has an office in Queen Charlotte, as well as in Sandspit and Masset. There are dedicated volunteer fire departments. The Federal Coast Guard, local Coast Guard Auxiliary, plus Search and Rescue teams are also part of the emergency services on the islands.