Calling all skilled tradespeople! Open an eligible CIBC trades product and enter to qualify for the Build Your Future contest to win a 3-year truck lease and $10,000 in tools. Learn more about the Build Your Future contest.
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I'm a student currently in trade school
Student banking offer
CIBC Best Student Life Bundle
Special offer
Skilled Trades students can apply online and earn up to $325ⓘ in value. Get no-monthly fee student banking with one easy application – includes a chequing account, savings account, a credit card and more.
- Get $125ⓘ with CIBC Smart™ Start for everyday banking
- Earn up to $150ⓘ in value with the CIBC Adapta Mastercard for Students
- Get RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_and over_0.0_CAD_Bonus,1,1)(#O2#)%ⓘ interest for 3 months with your first CIBC eAdvantage® Savings Account. Limits apply.
- Plus, get a special $50 bundle bonusⓘ with the Best Student Life Bundle.
Conditions apply. Complete qualifying actions to earn cash rewards.
More perks
- Save up to 30% off 450+ brands you love with SPC+
- Get a 12-month Skip+ free trial when you link your CIBC credit or debit card with your Skip accountⓘ
The Best Student Life Bundle is for Canadian and international students who don't already have a CIBC credit card or CIBC bank account.
Bank account
CIBC Smart™ Start
Enjoy unlimited transactionsⓘ, keep track of your account and take control of your finances.
Monthly fee
Interac e-Transfer® transactions
Non-CIBC ATM withdrawals
Minimum balance to avoid fees
Transactions
Continue to pay no monthly fee as long as you're an eligible client with the CIBC Smart Account for Students.
Contest
Calling all skilled trades apprentices and professionals!
Join CIBC to qualify for the Build Your Future contest to win a 3-year truck lease and $10,000 in tools. Lay the foundation for your trades career!
Why skilled trades love CIBC
Level up your savings with up to 30% off 450+ brands you love.
Link your eligible CIBC debit card to enjoy exclusive savings and rewards with your Skip+ membership.
Already a member? Just remember to open your new CIBC bank account, credit card or line of credit before December 31, 2024, to enter the contest.
You’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win $35,000. On January 9, 2025, a winner will be picked from active SLN members Opens a new window.. No purchase necessary.
Review the full contest rules (PDF, 160 KB) Opens a new window.
I'm a registered apprentice completing hours
Do I qualify?
Special banking offers
CIBC Smart® Account
Bundle to earn up to $600ⓘ. Start with a CIBC Smart® Account, then apply and get approved for any eligible credit card. Qualifying actions apply.
Monthly fee for 24 months
Transactions
Non-CIBC ATM withdrawals
Minimum balance to avoid fees
Interac e-Transfer transactions
Annual fee
Minimum annual income
Interest rates
Contest
Calling all skilled trades apprentices and professionals!
Join CIBC to qualify for the Build Your Future contest to win a 3-year truck lease and $10,000 in tools. Lay the foundation for your trades career!ⓘ
Why skilled trades love CIBC
Link your eligible CIBC debit card to enjoy exclusive savings and rewards with your Skip+ membership.
Join Journie Rewards for free to save up to 10 cents per litre at participating Pioneer, Chevron and Ultramar gas stations.
Everything from tips on starting a business, taxes, car ownership, grants and much more.
Apprentice guide to banking (PDF, 21.1 MB) Opens a new window.
I’m a certified and licensed professional
Monthly fee:
- 4% cash back on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging and groceries.ⓘ
- 2% cash back on eligible transportation, dining and recurring payments.ⓘ
- Save on gas at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron gas stations when you link your card with Journie Rewards.
Contest
Calling all skilled trades apprentices and professionals!
Join CIBC to qualify for the Build Your Future contest to win a 3-year truck lease and $10,000 in tools. Lay the foundation for your trades career!
Why skilled trades love CIBC
Link your eligible CIBC debit card to enjoy exclusive savings and rewards with your Skip+ membership.
Join Journie Rewards for free to save up to 10 cents per litre at participating Pioneer, Chevron and Ultramar gas stations.
Everything from tips on starting a business, taxes, car ownership, grants and much more.
Apprentice guide to banking (PDF, 21.1 MB) Opens a new window.
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