† Reward offer begins on March 11, 2024, at 12:01 am ET. Offer available to Canadian residents who are age 25 and older for a CIBC Smart Account or have reached the age of majority for a CIBC Smart Plus Account, and from 2019 to the time of opening the account are not holders or joint holders of a CIBC chequing account, all as determined by CIBC in its sole discretion. To qualify for the $400 Costco Shop Card offer, open a CIBC Smart Account or CIBC Smart Plus Account and provide your email address. Within 2 months after the month of opening the account, complete at least 1 or more recurring direct deposits totaling at least $500 per month from your employer, government or your pension and 1 of the following 3 activities: (i) 2 different recurring pre-authorized debits within the same calendar month; (ii) 5 eligible Visa* Debit purchases within the same calendar month; or (iii) 2 online bill payments of at least $50 each within the same calendar month. The direct deposit and the pre-authorized debit must remain in effect for at least 1 year from after the month of opening the account. Eligibility of transactions will be determined by CIBC in its sole discretion. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, reward, rebate or the CIBC Smart Start or CIBC Smart for Students benefit on the CIBC Smart Account unless otherwise indicated by CIBC. If all offer requirements are met, a physical or digital Costco Shop Card (as selected by CIBC) will be mailed or emailed to you within 7 months after the month that you opened the account. Costco Shop Cards are issued by Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. and are subject to the restrictions set out in Costco Shop Card terms and conditions available at Costco.ca Costco website. Opens in a new window. and may be subject to change from time to time. For non-Costco members, Costco Shop Cards can only be used for purchases at a Costco warehouse in Canada or United States and not for online purchases. CIBC reserves the right to end, cancel, change, or suspend this Offer or change these terms at any time without notice. Other conditions apply; review the full terms and conditions (PDF, 140 KB) full terms and conditions (PDF, 140 KB). Opens in a new window..
‡ The CIBC Smart™ Account for Newcomers is offered to those who have received landed immigrant or permanent resident status in the last 5 years, or those who are temporary resident workers who have a Canadian work permit issued for at least a 12-month term. Must show proof of entry into Canada and provide supporting documents such as landing papers, permanent resident card or Canadian work permit (IMM 1442). Monthly account fee is rebated for two years after which regular monthly account fees apply without notice.
◇ Cash reward offer begins on October 17, 2023, at 12:01 am ET. Offer available to Canadian residents, and international students, who meet the eligibility requirements for the CIBC Smart Start or CIBC Smart for Students benefit and, from 2021 to the time of opening the account, are not holders or joint holders of a CIBC chequing account, all as determined by CIBC in its sole discretion. To qualify for this offer, open a CIBC Smart Account with Smart Start or Smart for Students benefits. Within 2 months after the month of opening the account, earn a $100 cash reward when you complete 5 Visa Debit purchases within the same calendar month. Eligibility of transactions will be determined by CIBC in its sole discretion. This offer can be combined with the CIBC Student Refer-a-Friend Program. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, reward, or rebate unless otherwise indicated by CIBC. The cash reward will be deposited into your account within 7 months after the month that you have opened the account. Other conditions apply. Please review the full Terms and conditions (PDF, 130 KB) Opens in a new window..
†† To be eligible for a free SPC membership, you must hold an eligible CIBC product at the time you register for the membership, which you must do through CIBC online or mobile banking. Eligible CIBC products include a CIBC Youth or Student bank account, Student credit card or Student line of credit. A complete list of eligible CIBC products can be found at SPC and CIBC. Joint account holders of eligible CIBC products are not eligible for membership. You must also be a legal resident of Canada who is fourteen (14) years of age or over, but under the age of thirty (30) years if the eligible CIBC product you use to qualify for the membership is a student line of credit. The membership will automatically renew and remain in effect for as long as you hold an eligible CIBC product.
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◊◊ Referral offer may change or end at any time without notice. Must be a Canadian entity/resident with a Canadian bank account in order to be eligible. Referral fee will be deposited into your Canadian bank account within 14 business days once the student’s account is activated. Other conditions apply. Learn more at CIBC ISBO Referral Program Terms and Conditions (PDF, 595 KB) Opens in a new window.
✦ Earn $50 each time a person you refer qualifies and receives their reward, up to $500 each year this offer is available between January 1 to December 31, for the first 10 people you refer each year that qualified and got their cash reward. To learn more, refer to the Referral Program Terms and Conditions (PDF, 115 KB) Opens in a new window..
1 The additional $1.50 service fee is waived for sending Interac e-Transfer transactions. Each Interac e-Transfer transaction you send counts as a transaction for calculating your monthly fee. Maximum dollar amount applies for Interac e-Transfer transactions. For details, review the CIBC Interac e-Transfer Terms and Conditions (PDF, 300 KB) Opens in a new window..
2 CIBC foreign exchange rates apply. A CIBC Global Money Transfer and a Foreign Exchange transaction counts towards your allowable transaction limit. Bank account transaction fees may apply. Must have a CIBC chequing account, savings account, eligible credit card or personal line of credit account to send a CIBC Global Money Transfer. Most transfers are completed within 1 to 3 business days. Only primary credit card cardholders can use their eligible credit card account to pay for the CIBC Global Money Transfer service.
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3 CIBC foreign exchange rates apply.
4 Until age 25 and then regular Smart Account fees will apply.
5 A transaction includes cheques, withdrawals, transfers, pre-authorized payments, bill payments (including CIBC Credit Cards and CIBC Personal Lines of Credit) and debit purchases. For CIBC eAdvantage Savings Accounts, a transaction does not include transfers to your other CIBC personal bank account(s) and to your CIBC Personal Line(s) of Credit (except Interac e-Transfer service which will be treated as a transaction) and transfers to your CIBC Credit Card account(s). For all accounts, transfers to CIBC-branded loans (excluding CIBC Personal Lines of Credit), mortgages and investments (registered and non-registered) are free. “CIBC-branded” means any brand that has CIBC in its name. Other fees (in addition to any transaction fee) include: withdrawals from non-CIBC bank machines (for CIBC Smart Plus Accounts, the fee for all non-CIBC ATM withdrawals in Canada, the U.S. and internationally is rebated each month; for CIBC Smart Accounts and for clients enrolled in CIBC Smart Start or CIBC Smart for Students, the fee for 1 non-CIBC ATM withdrawal made in Canada is rebated each month), Interac e-Transfer® transactions (the Interac e-Transfer fee is waived for CIBC Smart Accounts, CIBC Smart Plus Accounts and for clients who are enrolled in CIBC Smart Start, CIBC Premium Growth Account with CIBC Advantage for Youth, CIBC Smart for Students, and CIBC Advantage for Students on the CIBC Everyday Chequing Account; clients 65 years of age and older do not pay the Interac e-Transfer fee on any CIBC chequing account) and foreign currency transactions (including cheques written in currencies other than the account currency).
6 CIBC will rebate one non-CIBC ATM withdrawal fee charge; charges from the other financial institution may apply.
7 Until graduation date plus an additional 6 months, up to a maximum of 4½ years in total. Regular Smart Account fees will apply thereafter.
8 Foreign exchange rates apply. If you are transferring funds in your selected currency, once you have entered an amount to be transferred, the Online Platform will display a quote in your selected currency and the proposed foreign exchange rate for the relevant currency pair. The quote will remain valid until the expiry date and time displayed on the Online Platform (the “Quote Period”). During the Quote Period, you will not be able to initiate another transfer or obtain another quote.
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