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The Best Student Life Bundle is for students who don't already bank with us and have reached the age of majority in their province or territory. Already bank with us? Check out our other student offers.
Focus on your studies and we’ll take care of the rest
Enjoy unlimited everyday banking
With the CIBC Smart™ Start benefit, get unlimited everyday banking and pay no monthly fee until age 25.1
Do it all on your phone
Tap your phone to pay with Interac® Debit, Apple Pay® or Google Pay™ and access your account with our award-winning Mobile Banking® App.
Explore advice designed for students
From planning how to pay for school to learning how to build your savings, we can make your student experience easier with our expert advice Skip to advice..
Students and youth under 25
Special offer
Get $100† with CIBC Smart Start and $50 each for up to 10 friends you refer◊◊
- No monthly fee until age 251
- Free unlimited Interac e-Transfer transactions2
- Free unlimited debit and Visa* Debit purchases in Canadian dollars
- One free non-CIBC ATM withdrawal in Canada per month3
Credit Cards
CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students
Get $50 cash back after you make your first purchase within the first 4 months!†, ‡
- No annual fee
- Get credit limits up to $5,0006, or $20007 (for international students)
- Plus, get 2% cash back on eligible grocery purchases and up to 1% on everyday purchases like books, movies, food and more4
Investments
CIBC Investor’s Edge for Young Investors
Special offer
With CIBC Investor's Edge, you’ll enjoy free online North American stock and ETF trades and pay no annual fee until you turn 25. Our easy-to-use educational tools can help you make smart investment decisions.5
Are you an international student?
Save for school with unlimited everyday banking and get a credit card with no annual fee. Plus, enjoy student deals and discounts just for you.
Are you a professional student?
If you’re studying medicine, dentistry, law or another professional program, we have the banking solutions designed to help with your financial needs.
Are you a skilled trades student?
Get the right tools for your trade. From laying the foundations of your trade to branching out on your own, we have what you need to help you get ahead.
Special offer
Refer a friend and you’ll both earn $50◊◊
Earn up to $500◊◊ on student referrals every year. Qualifying steps required.
Plan for success with our financial tools
Learn how to fund your education and get tailored tips for building your savings, managing your spending and more.
Safe or scam? Test your fraud awareness
The best way to protect yourself from fraud is knowing how to spot it. Find out if you can identify the red flags of some common scams in this short quiz.
Bank confidently with our advice for students
Learn how credit cards work, why you might need one and how to manage your spending.
Understand the basics of investing and why it’s important to start early.
5 ways to manage your spending as a student
Learn how to balance your student budget to pay for textbooks, tuition and more.
Take advantage of savings and scholarships just for you
Get your free SPC+ membership
Students 14 and up can save up to 30% on 450+ deals with a free SPC+ membership.◇ Get student-life essentials on a budget, plus get exclusive access to special experiences, cash prizes, giveaways and more.
You could win 35,000††
We partnered with Student Life Network to give you a shot at 4 years' worth of tuition.
Learn more about Student Life Network
Feeling extra lucky? Check out 99 other available scholarships.
It’s never too early to think about a career at CIBC
Koodo
Get 30 days of free Canada-wide Koodo service with a CIBC account, featuring 7GB of data, plus unlimited Canada-wide call and text.
Learn more about CIBC’s Koodo offer for international students.
Journie Rewards
Join Journie Rewards for free and link your eligible CIBC debit and credit cards to save up to 10 cents per litre on gas.
Ways to bank with us
Telephone Banking: 1-800-465-2422 Opens your phone app.
