‡ Higher Limit on Credit Card Offer (HLCC): Higher Limit on Credit Card program is only available in CIBC Banking Centers. You must present your immigration documents (IMM5292/IMM5688) to confirm eligibility. Only available if you’re new to CIBC and don’t have any CIBC products, or if you’re an existing CIBC client who does not have a CIBC credit card. Offer available only on the first approved CIBC credit card. This is an unsecured credit card offer. Final limit assigned is at discretion of CIBC.
† Cash reward offer begins on June 25, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. ET. The $400 new chequing account offer is open to residents of Canada who:
(i) are age 25 and older (if opening a CIBC Smart Account) or have reached the age of majority (if opening a CIBC Smart Plus Account),
(ii) from January 1, 2021 to the time of opening their CIBC Smart or CIBC Smart Plus, were not a holder of any CIBC chequing account as determined by CIBC on the basis of its official records, and
(iii) are not CIBC employees or retired employees.
To qualify for the $400 cash reward, open a CIBC Smart Account or CIBC Smart Plus Account and provide your email address. Within 2 months of opening the account, set up and execute 1 or more recurring direct deposit(s) in a minimum aggregate amount of $500 per month from your employer, government, or your pension and 1 of the following 3 activities:
(i) at least 2 separate recurring pre-authorized debits;
(ii) at least 5 eligible Visa Debit purchases; or
(iii) at least 2 online bill payments of at least $50 each.
The direct deposit(s) and the pre-authorized debits must recur either weekly, biweekly, monthly or twice per month and remain in effect for at least one (1) year from after the month that the CIBC Smart Account or CIBC Smart Plus Account was opened. Unless otherwise indicated, this offer cannot be combined with any other chequing account offer, rebate, reward, or the CIBC Smart Start or CIBC Smart for Students benefit on the CIBC Smart Account.
The $200 new eSA offer is open to residents of Canada:
(i) who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence,
(ii) from January 1, 2021 to the time of opening their eSA, were not a holder of an eSA as determined by CIBC on the basis of its official records, and
(iii) are not CIBC employees or retired employees.
To qualify for the $200 cash reward offer, you must complete all steps required to receive the $400 chequing account offer and open your first eSA within the same month you open your chequing account. By the end of the second calendar month after the month you open your eSA, you must establish a minimum closing balance of $10,000 in your eSA, and maintain that daily closing balance of at least $10,000 for an additional three (3) consecutive calendar months. If the balance falls below $10,000 at any point during the additional three month period, you will not qualify for the $200 reward. Unless otherwise indicated, the $200 new eSA offer can be combined with other eSA offers.
Cash rewards will be deposited into qualifying accounts within seven (7) months after the month that you opened the accounts. CIBC reserves the right to end, cancel, change or suspend this offer or change these terms for any reason without notice. Other conditions apply; review the terms and conditions (PDF, 140 KB) Opens in a new window..
†† The CIBC Smart™ Account for Newcomers is offered to those who have received one of the following:
- Landed immigrant status issued within the past 5 years; or
- A Canadian Permanent Resident Card issued within the past 5 years; or
- Confirmation of Permanent Residency (IMM5292 or IMM 5688) issued within the past 5 years.
The CIBC Smart Account for Foreign Workers is offered to temporary resident workers who have received one of the following:
- A Canadian work permit (IMM 1442) issued for at least a 12-month term; or
- A Refugee Claimant Document (IMM 585 or IMM 5565) issued with a valid work permit for at least a 12-month term.
To learn more about the CIBC Smart Account for Foreign Workers, visit our dedicated webpage.
Must show proof of entry into Canada, provide required supporting documents and provide a piece of photo identification. Monthly account fee is rebated for two years after which regular monthly account fees apply without notice.
◇ In order to participate in the CIBC and Skip+ Program (the “Program”) and be eligible for: (i) a 12-month Skip+ free trial, (ii) a discounted monthly Skip+ subscription fee of $6.99 plus applicable taxes following the end of the 12-month free trial period (while available and subject to change), and (iii) a Skip welcome voucher (up to $45 in value) (collectively, the “Offer”), an eligible CIBC cardholder must actively opt-in to the Program by linking their Eligible Card (as defined below) with their Skip Account (any such Skip Account that is linked to an Eligible Card, a “Linked Account”) through the Skip app or website.
12-month free trial and discounted subscription fee: Upon linking your Eligible Card to your Skip Account through the Skip app or website, Skip will automatically apply a 12-month free trial of Skip+ to your Linked Account. Following the expiry of the 12-month free trial period, your Skip+ subscription will automatically renew at a discounted monthly price of $6.99 plus applicable taxes (while available and subject to change), unless you cancel your subscription earlier or the Program or Offer ends.
Welcome Voucher: Within 48 hours of linking your Eligible Card to your Skip Account, Skip will deliver an email to the email address associated with your Linked Skip Account containing a welcome voucher code. The voucher code can be used at checkout to get $15 off orders of $30 or more (before taxes, tips, and fees) and can be redeemed up to three times (up to $45 in value). The voucher code cannot be used on any orders containing solely alcohol, is non-transferable and is valid for a period of 30 days upon receiving the voucher code email from Skip.
The Program and Offer are valid for orders made using an Eligible Card. In order to be eligible for the Program and Offer benefits, you must use an Eligible Card at checkout. Third party digital wallets (e.g. Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay) are excluded from the Program and Offer. The Program and Offer are only valid where Skip is available. Offer has no cash value and may not be altered, bartered, sold, or transferred. No refunds for partial billing periods unless required by applicable law. Taxes, service and delivery fees apply. The Program and Offer are subject to the terms and conditions set out here as well as the Skip+ terms and conditions.
Existing terms of your rewards program, credit card account and debit card continue to apply. Program may end at any time without notice. Offer may be withdrawn or changed without notice at any time, including without limitation, changes to the discounted monthly Skip+ subscription fee, the welcome voucher, and the length of time the discounted monthly Skip+ subscription fee is available. CIBC may, in its sole discretion, disqualify, limit, or revoke this Offer if you are believed to be abusing or manipulating it, or engaging in suspicious activity. CIBC is not liable or responsible for any products or services offered, made available or purchased from Skip.
Offer is available to:
CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite*, CIBC Dividend Platinum® Visa*, CIBC Dividend® Visa*, CIBC Dividend Unlimited World Mastercard®, CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students, CIBC Dividend Unlimited World Elite® Mastercard®, CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite*, CIBC Aventura® World Mastercard®, CIBC Aventura® World Elite Mastercard®, CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Students, CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite Privilege*, CIBC Aventura® Gold Visa*, CIBC Aventura® Mastercard®, CIBC Aventura® Visa*, CIBC Aventura® Visa* for Business Card, CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Business Plus, CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Card, CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card, CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Card for Students, CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card, CIBC Aerogold® Visa* Card, CIBC U.S. Dollar Aventura® Gold Visa*, CIBC Aeroplan® Visa for Business Card, CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Business Plus, CIBC Classic Visa* Card, CIBC Classic Visa* Card for Students, CIBC Corporate Classic Plus Visa* Card, CIBC Costco Mastercard®, CIBC Costco World Mastercard®, CIBC Costco Business Mastercard®, CIBC bizline® Visa* Card, CIBC Select Visa* Card, CIBC Vacationgold® Visa* Card, CIBC Gold Visa* Card, CIBC Advantage Debit Card® or any other eligible credit or debit card, as may be determined by CIBC in its sole discretion from time to time, in good standing (each an “Eligible Card”).
For CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Business Plus, CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Business Plus and CIBC Corporate Classic Plus Visa* Card, the Offer can only be redeemed by one Cardholder (as defined under the CIBC Business Credit Card Agreement (Business Liability)).
◊◊ As part of the Skip+ programme, subscribers are entitled to at least the following loyalty Benefits:
$0 delivery fee on orders placed at participating Partners, subject to a minimum spend of at least $15 (before associated taxes) in order to benefit from the Free Delivery Promotion. Such minimum order value may vary depending on the Partner selected, but will always be shown to you before placing your order on the platform. Participating partners may change at any time.
Discounted service fees: A saving of at least 40% off the regular Services Fees charged. Participating partners only. Participating partners will be identifiable when placing an order through the use of the Skip+ logo. You can check the Service Fee charged by each participating partner in the partner menu. Service Fees in general may vary between partners and locations.
Skip+ Members will be entitled to exclusive and/or priority access to promotions offered by Skip and its partners from time to time, provided you have not opted out of receiving marketing communications from Skip.
Additional promotional benefits, offers and rewards may additionally be made available from time to time, subject to any additional terms published alongside those offers or rewards.
For the full program terms and conditions, please click here Opens a new window..
1 CIBC foreign exchange rates apply. A CIBC Global Money Transfer and a Foreign Exchange transaction counts towards your allowable transaction limit. Bank account transaction fees may apply. Must have a CIBC chequing account, savings account, eligible credit card or personal line of credit account to send a CIBC Global Money Transfer. Most transfers are completed within 1 to 3 business days. Only primary credit card cardholders can use their eligible credit card account to pay for the CIBC Global Money Transfer service.
Review the CIBC Global Money Transfer Agreement (135 KB, PDF) Opens in a new window..
2 The CIBC free credit score service is a feature in the CIBC Mobile Banking App which allows CIBC clients to subscribe to get their credit score from Equifax Canada.
The Equifax credit score is based on Equifax’s proprietary model and may not be the same score used by third parties or by CIBC in certain instances to access your creditworthiness. The provision of this score to you is intended for your own educational use. Third parties and CIBC will take into consideration other information in addition to a credit score when evaluating your creditworthiness.
You should always obtain the most updated credit information and credit scores from Equifax Canada to ensure accuracy before making a major financial decision.
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