History | CIBC

The largest merger of two chartered banks in Canadian history happened on June 1, 1961 — The Canadian Bank of Commerce (established 1867) and the Imperial Bank of Canada (established 1875) merged to form the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Our bank has a rich history of helping people, businesses, and communities in Canada and around the world grow and prosper.

A Short History of CIBC

Our history begins with the founding of The Canadian Bank of Commerce on May 15, 1867.

Read a short history of CIBC (PDF, 20 MB)

CIBC Remembers

We commemorate the efforts of employees and offer a glimpse of what banking was like during the war years.

Find out moreFind out about the dedication of employees and the banking world during the war years

CIBC Archives

For further information about CIBC's history, contact archives@cibc.comarchives at CIBC dot com. An email window will open.

CIBC History

A Short History of CIBC

CIBC Remembers

CIBC Archives