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Focus on your studies and we’ll take care of the rest
Enjoy unlimited everyday banking
With the CIBC Smart™ Start benefit, get unlimited everyday banking and pay no monthly fee until age 25.1
Do it all on your phone
Tap your phone to pay with Interac® Debit, Apple Pay® or Google Pay™ and access your account with our award-winning Mobile Banking® App.
Explore advice designed for students
From planning how to pay for school to learning how to build your savings, we can make your student experience easier with our expert advice Skip to advice..
We’ve got all your financial needs covered
Students and youth under 25
Special offer
Get up to $150† when you open your first CIBC Smart Account with the Smart Start benefit.
- No monthly fee until age 251
- Free unlimited Interac e-Transfer transactions2
- Free unlimited debit and Visa* Debit purchases in Canadian dollars
- One free non-CIBC ATM withdrawal in Canada per month3
Credit Cards
CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students
Special offer
Get $60 cash back after you make your first purchase within the first 4 months.‡
- No annual fee
- Get a credit limit of $1,000 or more
- Plus, get 2% cash back on eligible grocery purchases and up to 1% on everyday purchases like books, movies, food and more4
Investments
CIBC Investor’s Edge for Young Investors
Special offer
With CIBC Investor's Edge, you’ll enjoy free online North American stock and ETF trades and pay no annual fee until you turn 25. Our easy-to-use educational tools can help you make smart investment decisions.5
Are you an international student?
Save for school with unlimited everyday banking and get a credit card with no annual fee. Plus, enjoy student deals and discounts just for you.
Learn more about our resources for international students
Students from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines can apply and fulfill Canada's Student Direct Stream (SDS) study permit guidelines by applying for our no-fee GIC.
Are you a professional student?
If you’re studying medicine, dentistry, law or another professional program, we have the banking solutions designed to help with your financial needs.
Plan for success with our financial tools
Learn how to fund your education and get tailored tips for building your savings, managing your spending and more.
Safe or scam? Test your fraud awareness
The best way to protect yourself from fraud is knowing how to spot it. Find out if you can identify the red flags of some common scams in this short quiz.
Bank confidently with our advice for students
Learn how credit cards work, why you might need one and how to manage your spending.
Understand the basics of investing and why it’s important to start early.
5 ways to manage your spending as a student
Learn how to balance your student budget to pay for textbooks, tuition and more.
Take advantage of savings and scholarships just for you
Get your student-life essentials on a budget
Students 14 and up can save up to 30% on over 450 top brands with a free SPC+ membership.◇ Plus, get exclusive access to special experiences, cash prizes, giveaways and more.
You could win $35,000††
We partnered with Student Life Network to give you a shot at 4 years' worth of tuition.
It’s never too early to think about a career at CIBC
