Here’s what’s included in the Best Student Life Bundle

  • Get $125 with CIBC Smart™ Start for everyday banking.
  • Get $100 with CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students.
  • Get a digital-exclusive $50 bundle bonus†† with the Best Student Life Bundle.

Conditions apply. Complete qualifying actions to earn cash rewards.

More ways to save 

  • Get RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_and over_0.0_CAD_Bonus,1,1)(#O2#)%◊◊ interest for 3 months with your first CIBC eAdvantage® Savings Account. Limits apply.
  • Enjoy a free SPC+ membership to save up to 30% at top brands.
  • Get a 12-month Skip+ free trial when you link your CIBC credit or debit card with your Skip account.✦✦

The Best Student Life Bundle is for Canadian and international students who don't already have a CIBC credit card or CIBC bank account.

Where are you in your student journey?

Banking essentials for every student

Chequing 

CIBC Smart Start

Get $125

Get $125 with CIBC Smart Start and enjoy free everyday banking. Over 25? Check out CIBC Smart™ for Students.

Monthly fee (until age 25)1

$0

Minimum balance to avoid monthly fee

None

Interac eTransfer® transactions

Free2

Transactions3

Unlimited

Non-CIBC ATM withdrawals

One free per month

Savings

CIBC eAdvantage Savings Account

Special offer

Step into your saving era with RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_and over_0.0_CAD_Bonus,1,1)(#O2#)% interest◊◊ for 3 months with your first CIBC eAdvantage Savings Account. Limits apply.

Regular Interest4

RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_-_9999.99_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)% 
to RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,500000.0_and over_0.0_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)%

Smart Interest5

RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_-_200000.0_CAD_Smart Int,1,1)(#O2#)%

Earned on balances up to $200,000 when you save $200 or more in any month. Limits apply.

Monthly fee

$0

Transactions3

$5.00 each

Cash back 

CIBC Dividend Visa* Card for Students

Get $100

Get $100 cash back after you make your first purchase within the first 4 months!†, ◇

Annual fee

$0

Purchase interest rate6

RDS%rate[2].VSDIV.Published(null,null,6,null)(#O2#)%

Cash interest rate6, 7

RDS%rate[2].VSDIV.Published(null,null,3,null)(#O2#)%
non-Quebec residents

RDS%rate[2].VSDIV.Published(null,null,90,null)(#O2#)%
Quebec residents

Credit limits up to

$5,0009

or

$2,00010
(For international students)

Get savings on takeout and more with Skip+

Take on the school year with our back-to-school guide

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Special offer

Refer and earn up to $500 every year

Enjoy up to $450 in value8 from these benefits

Enjoy a free SPC+ membership

Save up to 30% off with 450+ discounts with a free SPC+ membership.

Learn more about SPC+.

Trade stocks for free

Trade online for free with CIBC Investor’s Edge if you’re between 18 and 24.

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Send money for free

Send money internationally with no transfer fee with CIBC Global Money Transfer™.

Learn more about CIBC Global Money Transfer.

Forget the fees

Enjoy unlimited transactions including Interac e-Transfer® service.

Learn more about Interac e-Transfer service.

First Time Home Savings Account (FHSA)

CIBC Smart Planner™

Koodo

Get 30 days of free Canada-wide Koodo service with a CIBC account, featuring 7GB + unlimited Canada-wide call and text.

Learn more about CIBC’s Koodo offer for international students.

SPC+

Get a free SPC+ membership as a CIBC student or youth client. Save on everyday purchases and get 450+ discounts of up to 30%.

Learn more about a free SPC+ membership from CIBC.

TurboTax

CIBC has teamed up with TurboTax to answer all your questions and help you get your biggest possible tax refund. File a simple tax return for free or get a special offer on expert-assisted products.

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