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Tiered banking

Chequing offer — under 25

CIBC Smart™ Start

Get $175 cash and 12 months of Skip+ for free. Conditions apply.

Get unlimited everyday banking.

  • No monthly fee until age 25
  • Unlimited transactions,  
  • Deals and discounts just for students

$0 monthly fee

Tiered banking

Chequing offer — over 25

CIBC Smart for Students

Get $175 cash and 12 months of Skip+ for free. Conditions apply.

Unlimited everyday banking for full-time students graduating at age 25 and up.

  • No monthly fee while you’re in school
  • Unlimited transactions
  • Deals and discounts just for students

$0 monthly fee

Tiered banking

Chequing account

CIBC Smart™ Account for Apprentices

No monthly fee for 24 months.

Take advantage of perks for eligible skilled trades apprentices.

  • Unlimited transactions,  
  • Partner perks and discounts
  • Three account tiers with features and benefits that unlock automatically as your eligible balances grow

$0 monthly fee for 24 months
 

Savings account

CIBC eAdvantage® Savings Account

Get RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_and over_0.0_CAD_Bonus,1,1)(#O2#)% interest for 3 months. Limits apply

Save without the effort.

  • Regular interest on every dollar
  • Smart Interest when you save $200 or more in a month, limits apply 
  • Automatic transfers with AutoSave

$0 monthly fee

tiered banking

Banking that rewards every stage of life

Learn more about tiered banking

Tiered banking

Chequing account

CIBC Smart Account for Newcomers

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

Start banking in Canada with the account designed for your new life.

  • Unlimited transactions, including Interac e-Transfer transactions 
  • Send money internationally with CIBC Global Money Transfer™,  
  • Three account tiers with features and benefits that unlock automatically as your eligible balances grow

$0 monthly fee for 2 years

Tiered banking

Chequing account

CIBC Smart Account for Foreign Workers

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

Live and bank in Canada with confidence. Get started in a few easy steps.

  • Unlimited transactions, including Interac e-Transfer transactions 
  • Send money internationally with CIBC Global Money Transfer™, 
  • Three account tiers with features and benefits that unlock automatically as your eligible balances grow

$0 monthly fee for 2 years 

Savings account

CIBC eAdvantage® Savings Account

Get RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_and over_0.0_CAD_Bonus,1,1)(#O2#)% interest for 3 months. Limits apply

Save without the effort.

  • Regular interest on every dollar 
  • Smart Interest when you save $200 or more in a month, limits apply
  • Automatic transfers with AutoSave

$0 monthly fee

tiered banking

Banking that rewards every stage of life

Learn more about tiered banking

Tiered banking

Chequing account

CIBC Smart Account

Get $500 cash. Conditions apply. 

Over 65? Get extra perks with CIBC Smart™ for Seniors.

  • No monthly account fee
  • Unlimited transactions, including Interac e-Transfer transactions 
  • Three account tiers with features and benefits that unlock automatically as your eligible balances grow

$0 monthly fee

Chequing account

CIBC Everyday® Chequing Account

A basic account with no monthly fee for seniors over 65

  • 18 transactions,  included monthly, $1.25 for each transaction over 18
  • No fee for using Interac e-Transfer, included in monthly fee 
  • Our low-cost account commitment to Canadian consumers

$0 monthly fee 

Savings account

CIBC eAdvantage® Savings Account

Get RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_and over_0.0_CAD_Bonus,1,1)(#O2#)% interest for 3 months. Limits apply

Get rewarded as you grow your savings.

  • Regular interest on every dollar 
  • Smart Interest when you save $200 or more in a month, limits apply 
  • Automatic transfers with AutoSave

$0 monthly fee

Savings account

CIBC US$ Personal Account

Manage your U.S. funds with ease.

  • 2 free transactions per month
  • Free paper statements and paperless statements
  • Free bank drafts and money orders

$0 monthly fee

tiered banking

Banking that rewards every stage of life

Move through CIBC Smart Account tiers and get rewarded. You may be eligible for features and benefits including monthly account fee rebates and annual fee rebates on an active eligible credit card.

Learn more about tiered banking

U.S. chequing account

CIBC Bank USA Smart Account™

Ideal for frequent travellers who live, travel, shop and work in the U.S.

  • No monthly fee
  • Unlimited transactions 
  • Free transfers to the U.S. with Zelle®, 

$0 monthly fee

Savings account

CIBC US$ Personal Account

Ideal for people who want to save and earn interest on U.S. funds.

  • No monthly fee 
  • Regular interest on every dollar saved 
  • No currency conversion for depositing and withdrawing U.S. funds

$0 monthly fee

Chequing account

CIBC Everyday® Chequing Account

A basic account with a low monthly fee.

  • 18 transactions,  included monthly, $1.25 for each transaction over 18
  • No fee for using Interac e-Transfer, included in monthly fee
  • Our low-cost account commitment to Canadian consumers

$4.00 monthly fee

Looking for something different?

Are you an RDSP beneficiary?

You may be eligible for a monthly fee rebate on your CIBC Smart Account. Learn more about the Registered Disability Savings Plan..

 

Get more for your money

Bank your way

Manage your accounts with CIBC Mobile Banking® and CIBC Online Banking® and find CIBC Banking Centres and ATMs across Canada.

Get digital access within minutes 

Apply online and access your bank account instantly. You can also add your debit card to your mobile wallet and start shopping on the first day.

Enjoy expert support

Get the most from your accounts with our specialized tips and guidance. We can help steer your finances in the right direction.

Save everyday with rewards and discounts

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Save up to 10 cents per litre on gas with Journie

Link and use your CIBC card with Journie Rewards to save on gas at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron locations.

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Get a 12-month Skip+ free trial

Link your eligible CIBC debit card with your Skip account to enjoy exclusive savings and rewards with your Skip+ membership. 

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Unlock the best of student life with SPC+

Students can save on everyday purchases with a free SPC+ membership.

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Get 30 days of free Koodo service as a newcomer 

Plus, receive exclusive offers when you sign up with Koodo during your 30-day free trial.

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Find the support you need

Discover answers to frequently asked questions or find the right number so we can support you.

Learn how to manage your banking

We have how-to guides for you. Check out what you can do on your computer, phone or tablet.

Understand how to save on account fees

Learn tips to ensure you find the right account, including options to help you reduce your everyday banking fees.

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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. Our low cost account is the CIBC Everyday Chequing Account. We offer fee rebates on the CIBC Smart Account for the following groups: seniors, youth and students under 25, students age 25 and up, newcomers, foreign workers, RDSP beneficiaries and recipients of the Disability Tax Credit. Applies to all CIBC Smart Accounts, no minimum balance required.