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Best Bank for Youth and Students Canada 2025 and Excellence in Innovation Student Banking Canada 2025

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Here’s what’s included in the Best Student Life Bundle

  • Get $125 with CIBC Smart™ Start for everyday banking.
  • Earn up to $150 cash back with CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students.
  • Get a special $50 bundle bonus†† with the Best Student Life Bundle.

Conditions apply. Complete qualifying actions to earn cash rewards.

More ways to save 

  • 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.
  • Enjoy a free SPC+ membership and save up to 30% on 450+ brands you love, plus unlock VIP contests, premium giveaways, and more.
  • 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.

Banking essentials for every student

Chequing 

CIBC Smart Start

Get $125

Get $125 cash with CIBC Smart Start and enjoy free everyday banking. Over 25? Check out CIBC Smart™ for Students.

Monthly fee (until age 25)1

$0

Minimum balance to avoid monthly fee

None

Interac eTransfer® transactions

Free2

Transactions3

Unlimited

Non-CIBC ATM withdrawals

One free per month10, 11, 12

Savings

CIBC eAdvantage Savings Account

Special offer

Step into your saving era with 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.

Regular Interest4

RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_-_9999.99_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)% 
to RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,500000.0_and over_0.0_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)%

Smart Interest5

RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_-_200000.0_CAD_Smart Int,1,1)(#O2#)%

Earned on balances up to $200,000 when you save $200 or more in any month. Limits apply.

Monthly fee

$0

Transactions3

$5.00 each

Cash back 

CIBC Dividend Visa* Card for Students

Earn up to $150 cash back

Earn up to $150 cash back! Get $50 cash back after you make your first purchase, plus earn a 10% cash back welcome bonus of up to $100 within the first 4 monthly statements.†, ◇

Annual fee

$0

Purchase interest rate6

RDS%rate[2].VSDIV.Published(null,null,6,null)(#O2#)%

Cash interest rate6, 7

RDS%rate[2].VSDIV.Published(null,null,3,null)(#O2#)%
non-Quebec residents

RDS%rate[2].VSDIV.Published(null,null,90,null)(#O2#)%
Quebec residents

Credit limits up to

$5,0008

or

$2,0009
(For international students)

tiered banking

Rewards that grow with you

Learn more about tiered banking

Where are you in your student journey?

Exclusive Skip+ benefits for CIBC cardholders

Get a free trial when you link your CIBC card with your Skip account

Learn more about Skip+ benefits for CIBC cardholders.

Enjoy a free SPC+ membership

Learn more about student deals and discounts with SPC+ and CIBC.

Start Investing Smarter: Ages 18-24 Get Free Trades with CIBC Smart™ Start and Investor’s Edge

Learn more about investing with Investor’s Edge.

Start banking with CIBC and get rewarded at Costco — $100 Shop Card plus $125 cash

Learn more about getting $125 cash and a $100 Digital Costco Shop Card with a CIBC chequing account.

Enter for your chance to win $35,000 with Student Life Network

We’re partnering with SLN to help you cover 4 years of tuition.

Learn more about Student Life Network partner contests.

Save money with aloSIM, using downloadable eSIMs in more than 175 countries

Travelling? Stay connected with aloSIM at an affordable price.§

Learn more about the aloSIM discount code for CIBC clients.

Fuel up for less with 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!

Learn more About Journie Rewards.

TurboTax

CIBC has teamed up with TurboTax to answer all your questions and help you get your biggest possible tax refund. File a simple tax return for free or get a special offer on expert-assisted products.

Learn more about TurboTax offers for CIBC clients. Opens a new window.

Check your account balances, review past transactions and transfer funds between accounts quickly and easily.

Move money easily with Interac e-Transfer, paying bills, making eDeposits, and more.

Get timely insights into your spending habits and use CIBC Smart Planner™ to create and manage your budget.

Access a range of tools and services, including checking your credit score, activating cards, and viewing documents.