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A Bank Account for Youth Under 25
Chequing accounts(https://www.cibc.com/en/personal-banking/bank-accounts/chequing-accounts.html)
CIBC Smart® Start
Under 25? Enjoy no-monthly fee everyday banking.
Get $125 Cash ⓘ and a free Skip+ membership ⓘ .
Learn more(https://www.cibc.com/en/special-offers/smart-start.html)
CIBC Smart Start at a glance
Get unlimited everyday banking until age 25 ⓘ with CIBC Smart Start
Whether you’re in school or just getting started, get set for the future with a no-monthly fee bank account.
$0 monthly fee ⓘ
Will you be 25 or older when you graduate? Continue to pay no monthly fee for as long as you study full time with CIBC Smart ™ for Students(https://www.cibc.com/en/student/bank-accounts.html). ⓘ
More to love about CIBC Smart Start
Deals and discounts just for youth and students
Unlimited transactions ⓘ , including Interac e-Transfer® transactions ⓘ
Fee for one non-CIBC ATM withdrawal in Canada is rebated each month ⓘ , ⓘ , ⓘ
Rewards that grow with you
As you grow, so will your CIBC Smart Account. With tiered banking, you can unlock new features and benefits, even after you graduate. Discover everything you can unlock with your account.
Learn more about tiered banking(https://www.cibc.com/en/personal-banking/bank-accounts/chequing-accounts/smart-account/tiered-banking.html)
Why you'll love the account that grows with you
We make it easy to get started, whether you're opening an account for yourself or for your child.
Students and youth 14 to 24
Parent of youth under 14
Enjoy unlimited everyday banking
Get free everyday banking and enjoy unlimited debit and Interac e-Transfer transactions ⓘ , ⓘ in Canada and no monthly fee until age 25. ⓘ
Do it all on your phone
Tap your phone to pay with Interac ® debit, Apple Pay ® or Google Pay ™ and access your account with the award-winning CIBC Mobile Banking ® App(https://www.cibc.com/en/personal-banking/ways-to-bank/mobile-services.html).
Send money to friends and get paid faster
Split the bill with friends or send money across the country with free unlimited Interac e-Transfer transactions. ⓘ
How to qualify for this account
Eligibility:
Canadian residents: You're under the age of 25. You’ll need one piece of government-issued photo ID(https://www.cibc.com/en/apply/acceptable-identification.html).
International students: You're under the age of 25. You'll qualify when you show us your proof of international student status.Learn about international student eligibility. Opens in a dialog.(https://www.cibc.com/content/experience-fragments/cibcpublic/default-content/personal/bank-accounts/international-student-eligibility/master.html)
How to open an account:
Teens (14 to 15): At a CIBC Banking Centre, with or without parental signing authority.
Teens (16 to the age of majority ⓘ ): Online or at a banking centre, with or without parental signing authority.
Young adults (age of majority ⓘ to 24): Online or at a banking centre.
Get set for school and beyond
Enjoy student deals and discounts
Students 14 and up save up to 30% on over 450 top brands when shopping online or in-store with a free SPC+ membership(https://www.cibc.com/en/student/spc.html). ⓘ
Free Skip+ membership, exclusively with CIBC
Link your CIBC eligible credit or debit card and enjoy $0 delivery fees. ⓘ Plus, earn a $10 monthly voucher with your free Skip+ membership. ⓘ
Trade your way to the future you want
Enjoy free online North American stock and ETF trading for young adults 18 to 24 with CIBC Investor’s Edge Opens a new window.(https://www.investorsedge.cibc.com/en/special-offers/free-trading.html). ⓘ There’s no minimum balance and you’ll pay no annual fees. ⓘ
Save up to 10 cents per litre on gas ⓘ
Hit the road for less and save on gas at participating locations ⓘ when you link and use your CIBC debit or credit card with Journie Rewards(https://www.cibc.com/en/special-offers/journie-gas-rewards.html).
Refer friends and family to CIBC and get rewarded. Learn more about the referral offer.(https://www.cibc.com/en/special-offers/refer-a-friend.html)
Enjoy extra cash, rewards and all your banking essentials with the CIBC Best Student Life Bundle
New to CIBC? Bundle CIBC Smart Start with a credit card, savings account and more to save time and money. Canadian and international students can apply online with one easy application.
Learn more about the Best Student Life Bundle.(https://www.cibc.com/en/student/credit-card-bank-accounts-bundle.html)
You must have reached the age of majority in your province or territory to qualify.
Grow your child’s savings
They’ll save up faster with no monthly fee until age 25. Then their account will continue as a regular CIBC Smart Account.
Make allowances easier
Parents can easily set up recurring transfers to deposit their child’s allowance using mobile banking.
Access the account with a tap
Check your balance and get personalized financial tips using our award-winning mobile banking app(https://www.cibc.com/en/personal-banking/ways-to-bank/mobile-services.html).
How to help your child qualify for this account
Eligibility:
You or your child must be a Canadian resident under age 25
You’ll need one piece of government-issued photo ID(https://www.cibc.com/en/apply/acceptable-identification.html)
How to open an account for your child:
Parents of youth (up to 11 years old): Online or at a banking centre
Parents of youth (12 to 13 years old): At a banking centre
Get your child started with all the free benefits of CIBC Smart Start
Spend and track with ease
With your consent, your child can sign on to our mobile app. It's easy and safe to check account balances, deposit cheques and transfer money with mobile banking.
Discover tips to help your child save up faster
Help your child save for the future with CIBC Insights(https://www.cibc.com/en/personal-banking/ways-to-bank/mobile-services/insights.html). We show you where their money is going and provide personalized financial tips.
Get the account that grows with your child
Open the account as your child’s signing authority. Then as they grow into their teens, they can use the account independently, learning along the way while enjoying the benefits of unlimited everyday banking.
Refer a student or youth under 25 to CIBC and get rewarded. Learn more about the referral offer.(https://www.cibc.com/en/special-offers/refer-a-friend.html)
Students and youth 14 to 24
Enjoy unlimited everyday banking
Get free everyday banking and enjoy unlimited debit and Interac e-Transfer transactions ⓘ , ⓘ in Canada and no monthly fee until age 25. ⓘ
Do it all on your phone
Tap your phone to pay with Interac ® debit, Apple Pay ® or Google Pay ™ and access your account with the award-winning CIBC Mobile Banking ® App(https://www.cibc.com/en/personal-banking/ways-to-bank/mobile-services.html).
Send money to friends and get paid faster
Split the bill with friends or send money across the country with free unlimited Interac e-Transfer transactions. ⓘ
How to qualify for this account
Eligibility:
Canadian residents: You're under the age of 25. You’ll need one piece of government-issued photo ID(https://www.cibc.com/en/apply/acceptable-identification.html).