Get a head start in Canada

Apply for a GIC before you arrive

Apply online in minutes for the CIBC International Student GIC program.

Apply for a bank account before you arrive

Open and fund a Canadian account before you arrive with CIBC Smart™ Arrival2.

Apply for a student credit card and bank account online with one quick and simple application

FREE STUDENT BANKING

Get $100

CIBC Smart™ Start


Get $100 with CIBC Smart Start and earn $50 for each student you refer††.

Plus, no monthly fee4 until you turn 25.

Monthly fee (until age 25)4

Minimum balance to avoid monthly fee

Interac e-Transfer® transactions

 

Transactions1

Non-CIBC ATM withdrawals5

Graduating after age 25

Continue to pay no monthly fee for as long as you study full time with CIBC Smart™ for Students

 CIBC Dividend Visa card.

NO FEE CASH BACK CREDIT CARD

Get $50

CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students


Get $50 cash back after you make your first purchase within the first 4 months!

Plus, 2% cash back on eligible groceries and 1% on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging, transportation and recurring payments.6, 7

Annual fee

Purchase interest rate8

Cash interest rate8, 9

non-Quebec residents

Quebec residents

Looking for a different student credit card?

Learn more about student credit cards.

Special offer

Refer and earn up to $500 every year††

You and your friend under 25 can both earn $50. Qualifying steps required††.

Are you new to Canada and not an international student?
Discover more Newcomer Banking Offers

Get more deals and discounts

Student banking offers

Discover our best deals and discounts, created for students just like you.

Student Life Network

Join for free to get a chance to win $35,000, and unlock many other member benefits.

Send money for free

Send money internationally with no transfer fee with CIBC Global Money Transfer.

SPC+

Get a free SPC+ membership as a CIBC student or youth client. Save on everyday purchases and get 450+ discounts of up to 30%.

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