Live and bank in Canada with confidence

Get help when you need it, at every step

From opening your first bank account to getting the credit you need, we're here for you. You can reach us by phone, 24 hours a day.

Access your money anywhere, anytime

Get your paycheque deposited automatically into your bank account and review your transactions anywhere, on your mobile device.

Send money back home with no transfer fees 

Quickly and easily transfer money from your CIBC account to friends and family in more than 120 countries.

Start saving and managing your money in Canada


Tiered banking

CIBC Smart Account for Foreign Workers


Pay no monthly fee for 2 years. Plus, get $500 cash. Conditions apply.

monthly fee for 2 years
  • Unlimited transactions, including Interac e-Transfer® transactions
  • Send money with a $0 transfer fee to over 120 countries with CIBC Global Money Transfer™
  • Three account tiers with features and benefits that unlock automatically as your eligible balances grow

Tiered banking

Banking that rewards every stage of life

Haven't arrived in Canada yet?Check if you're eligible to apply for an account before you arrive with CIBC Smart™ Arrival.

Get your first Canadian credit card


Featured card

CIBC Dividend Platinum® Visa* Card

Special offer

Plus, earn 3% cash back on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging and grocery purchases.

Annual fee
$99
(first 2 years rebated)
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$15,000
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Get rewarded and save with our partners

Skip logo.

Get a 12-month Skip+ free trial when you link your CIBC credit or debit card with your Skip account. Plus, enjoy exclusive savings and rewards with your Skip+ membership.

Koodo logo.

Koodo phone plan: CIBC newcomer clients will receive an exclusive offer from Koodo to save money on their mobility plan.

Pre-paid Koodo SIMs: Get 30 days of free Canada-wide Koodo service with a CIBC account, featuring 7GB and unlimited Canada-wide call and text. 

Canoo logo.

CIBC is proud to partner with Canoo to help newcomers discover the best of Canada for free. The Canoo Cultural Pass provides newcomers with VIP access to over 1,400 of our country’s most exciting cultural and outdoor experiences.

Make the most of your move to Canada

What to do after you arrive

Learn important things to do in the first week, month and year after your arrival to experience the best that Canada has to offer.

Send and receive money in Canada

With CIBC Global Money Transfer, you can send money to over 120 countries, including India, the Philippines, China and the United States.

Buying a home in Canada

With the CIBC Foreign Worker Program Mortgage, you may qualify to buy a home even if you don’t have any credit history in Canada.

Your questions answered

Commitment on low-cost and no-cost accounts

We’re committed to providing access to modern basic banking services for certain groups at low cost or no cost. The CIBC Smart Account for Foreign Workers is our no-cost account commitment to foreign workers.