Where are you in your skilled trades journey?

Skilled trade students

Students studying within the trades may be eligible for CIBC offers during their course of study.

Skilled trade apprentices

You may be eligible for preferred benefits and offers while completing your registered apprenticeship1 and gaining experience as an apprentice.

Skilled trade professionals

Keep your low interest line of credit and upgrade your credit card as a certified professional.

Banking offers for your skilled trades journey

I’m a student currently in trade school

Bank Account

CIBC Smart™ Start


Get unlimited no-fee everyday banking while you learn your trade.

Monthly fee:

  • No monthly fee until age 252
  • Get $50 for each friend you refer, up to 10
  • Free Interac e-Transfer transactions3
  • One free non-CIBC ATM withdrawal in Canada per month4
  • Save 30% on over 450 top brands with a free SPC+ membership††

NO FEE CASH BACK CREDIT CARD

CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students


Get $50 cash back after you make your first purchase within the first 4 months.◊◊

Student budgets go further with cash back on groceries, transportation and other essentials.

Annual fee:

Purchase interest rate4:

 

Cash interest rate5, 6:

non-Quebec residents

Quebec residents

Minimum annual income:

  • 2% cash back on eligible groceries7
  • 1% cash back on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging, transportation and recurring payments7
  • Free SPC+ membership††

Lending

CIBC Education Line of Credit


Help cover the cost of tuition, tools, housing and more.

Rate:

  • Borrow up to $80,000 for your post-secondary education
  • Pay interest only on the amounts you actually use while you are in school, and for 24 months after graduation (or 6 months if you leave your program without graduating)
  • Save 30% on over 450 top brands with a free SPC+ membership

Digital exclusive offer

Enjoy extra cash and all your banking essentials with the CIBC Best Student Life Bundle

I’m a registered apprentice completing hours

SPECIAL OFFER

CIBC Smart™ Account


Pay no monthly fee for 24 months

Plus, get up to $600 when you open a CIBC Smart Account as your first chequing account, then open your first CIBC eAdvantage® Savings account and complete qualifying actions

Monthly fee after your second year:

  • Unlimited Interac e-Transfer transactions are included3
  • Get $50 for each friend you refer, up to 10
  • Receive one free withdrawal using a non-CIBC ATM in Canada per month and then $2 for each additional withdrawal as well as any applicable fees charged by the other financial institution

Credit Card

CIBC Dividend Platinum® Visa* Card


Earn a 10% cash back welcome bonus of up to $300!

Reward your everyday spending and enjoy a first-year annual fee rebate for you and up to 3 Authorized Users◊◊.

Annual fee:

first year rebated

Purchase interest rate5:

Cash interest rate5, 6:

non-Quebec residents

Quebec residents

Minimum annual income:

  • 3% cash back on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging and groceries10
  • 2% cash back on eligible transportation, dining and recurring payments10
  • Save on gas at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron gas stations when you link your card with Journie Rewards

Lending

CIBC Education Line of Credit


Help cover the cost of tuition, tools, housing and more.

Rate:

  • Borrow up to $80,000 for your post-secondary education
  • Pay interest only on the amounts you actually use while you are in school, and for 24 months after graduation (or 6 months if you leave your program without graduating)
  • Save 30% on over 450 top brands with a free SPC+ membership††

I’m a certified and licensed professional

Bank Account

CIBC Smart™ Plus Account


All-in-one banking that rewards you.

Get up to $600 when you open a CIBC Smart Plus Account as your first chequing account, then open your first CIBC eAdvantage® Savings account and complete qualifying actions.

Monthly fee:

  • No monthly fee when you maintain a daily balance of $6,000 or $100,000 in eligible savings and investments11
  • Includes one eligible CIBC credit card with an annual fee rebate for the primary card holder and up to 3 authorized users12
  • No CIBC fee for ATM withdrawals worldwide13 or for CIBC Overdraft Protection Service14

Credit Card

CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card


Earn a 10% cash back welcome bonus of up to $300!

Maximize your earnings and enjoy exclusive perks with our top-rated cash back card, including a first-year annual fee rebate for you and up to 3 Authorized Users◊◊.

Annual fee:

first year rebated††

Purchase interest rate5:

Cash interest rate5, 6:

non-Quebec residents

Quebec residents

Minimum annual income:

  • 4% cash back on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging and groceries15
  • 2% cash back on eligible transportation, dining and recurring payments15
  • Save on gas at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron gas stations when you link your card with Journie Rewards

Lending

CIBC Professional Personal Line of Credit


Continue to get preferred rates and convenient access to cash to use for tools, vehicles and more. Only pay interest on the funds you use.

Rate:

  • Access to funds on an ongoing basis
  • Get flexible funds for home renovations, vehicle purchases, daily spending and even consolidating your higher interest debt
  • Enjoy competitive interest rates

Banking guide

Your journey as a skilled tradesperson

Step 1

Open your account and get your credit card online

Enjoy free everyday banking and exclusive credit card offers.

Step 2

Manage your money on the go

Don’t slow down to manage your finances, just download our mobile app.

Step 3

You deserve some credit

Get access to exclusive rates on education and professional lines of credit reserved for eligible tradespeople.

Step 4

Claim your perks

Get discounts on everyday purchases, gas and more.

Partner perks for tradespeople 

Journie Rewards

Join Journie Rewards for free to save up to 10 cents per litre at participating Pioneer, Chevron and Ultramar gas stations.

Learn more about Journie Rewards.

SPC+

Get a free SPC+ membership as a CIBC student or youth client and save on everyday purchases.††

Learn more about SPC+ membership.

CIBC Costco Mastercard®

Earn cash back on eligible purchases everywhere Mastercard is accepted. Exclusively for Costco members.

Learn more about CIBC Costco Mastercard.

CIBC Global Money Transfer™

Send money to over 130 countries with no transfer fee and competitive exchange rates.

Learn more about CIBC Global Money Transfer.

Skilled Trades College of Canada

Skilled Trades College of Canada offers hands-on 12-week vocational training programs focused on safety, theory, and practical experience to meet Canada's demand for skilled labor across 5 campuses in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

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