Banking guide

Banking offers for your skilled trades career

Bank Account

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:

  • 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
  • Unlimited Interac e-Transfer transactions are included2

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 rate3:

Cash interest rate3, 4:

non-Quebec residents

Quebec residents

Minimum annual income: $15,000 (household)

  • 3% cash back on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging and groceries5
  • 2% cash back on eligible transportation, dining and recurring payments5
  • 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

Frequently asked questions