{"id":1032124,"date":"2024-03-07T14:19:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T19:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=1032124"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:08:21","slug":"best-student-chequing-accounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/best-student-chequing-accounts","title":{"rendered":"Best Student Chequing Accounts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A student chequing account lets you manage your everyday banking needs, but without the expensive hassle of monthly fees. Many banks also offer generous welcome bonuses and other rewards for students, so it\u2019s worth shopping around to see what\u2019s available. Keep reading for our pick of the best student chequing accounts in Canada along with tips on how to find the right account for you.<\/p><div class=\"keyTakeaways\">\n  <div class=\"keyTakeaways__header\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>        <h3 data-toc=\"false\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <ul>\n          <li>The best student bank account depends on your needs. For example, Simplii offers a no-fee account, Tangerine has a competitive welcome offer and Scotiabank lets you earn SCENE+ Points.<\/li>\n          <li>Before opening a student account, compare monthly fees, transaction and ATM fees, minimum balances, overdraft protection, digital banking, rewards and what happens after graduation.<\/li>\n          <li>To open a bank account, domestic students generally need to meet the bank\u2019s age and student-status requirements, while international students may also need to provide a valid study permit or proof of enrolment.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n<script id=\"toppicks-datalayer\">\n  window.dataLayerState = [{\"TopPicksData_cardCategory\":\"Earn Interest\",\"TopPicksData_providerLabel\":\"EQ Bank\",\"TopPicksData_primaryCta\":\"true\",\"TopPicksData_hasReward\":\"false\",\"TopPicksData_position\":1},{\"TopPicksData_cardCategory\":\"Student Chequing 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class=\"comparison-calculator--container\"><form action=\"\" name=\"compareForm\" method=\"post\" class=\"js-compare-bar\" data-compareinfobox=\"\" data-compare-fieldset=\"compareInfobox\" data-niche=\"CAFSA-CHQ\" data-site=\"CAFSA-CHQ\" data-table-id=\"3910\" data-origin=\"straightforward-niche\" data-record-type=\"product\" data-redirect-tracking-params='{\"placement_type\":\"best-card\",\"site\":\"CAFSA-CHQ\",\"fieldset\":\"best_ca_chequing_accounts\",\"template\":\"comparison\",\"category_id\":\"ba1f0bc1-ecc9-4038-b426-38273e294238\",\"category_name\":\"Best cards - Best Student Chequing Accounts\",\"is_sorted\":0,\"is_filtered\":0,\"cta_render_ts\":1793878100}'><div class=\"comparisonHistory__root\"><\/div><h3 id=\"best-overall-bank-account-for-students\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best overall bank account for students<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000001\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-loadmore=\"true\" data-loadmore-version=\"1\" data-loadmore-id=\"1009\" data-niche=\"cafsa-chq\" data-sorted=\"false\" data-sorting=\"\" data-pagination-nav=\"20\" data-pagination-nav-offset=\"0\" data-pagination-nav-next-offset=\"\" data-pagination-nav-prev-offset=\"0\" data-product-count=\"7\" data-manual-sponsored-count=\"\" data-include-inactive=\"false\" data-table-filter-presets=\"0e4fb422ca51d4ef266bf123bc41be103b9f24cf3584390567700384618b9285\" data-table-record-type=\"product\" data-table-record-ids='[\"bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\",\"9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\",\"b0f9a304-8447-4f52-8f7a-8b743c162409\",\"eec0808f-a98c-4254-9142-4074fd1d282d\",\"1215fd02-6802-4236-81e7-51d8d7ce76b0\",\"78b6bfca-dc3d-4f64-810e-b6e1e3b32cc8\",\"099d7d92-9a5f-4055-83f3-ff644f789ae9\"]' data-total-data=\"7\" data-enable-top-filters=\"false\" data-gte-enabled-variants=\"table_share_pill_1\" data-total-product-count=\"7\" data-sponsored-placements=\"0\" data-override-table-position-configuration=\"false\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\" data-provider-id=\"5e5bd9bf-b394-4422-97dc-7e9052c4f642\" data-product-name=\"EQ Bank Personal Account\" data-provider-name=\"EQ Bank\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-personal-account-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce57aefe.jpg\" alt=\"EQ Bank logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce57aefe.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce57aefe.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce57aefe.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce57aefe.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce57aefe.jpg?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-personal-account-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">EQ Bank Personal Account<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_cafsa_chq_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><br><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Free Transactions\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">Unlimited<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_etransfer_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"e-Transfer Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Earn <b>3.00%<\/b> interest on your money with qualifying direct deposits of $2,000\/month, and 1.50% otherwise. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/eqbank-personal-account-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22best-card%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22best_ca_chequing_accounts%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%22ba1f0bc1-ecc9-4038-b426-38273e294238%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Best%2Bcards%2B-%2BBest%2BStudent%2BChequing%2BAccounts%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221793878100%22%2C%22position%22%3A%221%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2222475%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22EQ%2BBank%2BPersonal%2BAccount%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221032124%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22chequing-accounts%252Fbest-student-chequing-accounts%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Go to EQ Bank's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about EQ Bank Personal Account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000003-bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\" value=\"bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               9.4                    Excellent                                            EQ Bank Personal Account            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000003-bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">Although not tailored specifically for students, the EQ Bank Personal Account tops the list for the high interest rate and no fees. Earn 3% interest on your savings and enjoy zero everyday banking fees, free transactions and no minimum balance requirements.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn 3% interest on your balance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$0 account fee\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnlimited transactions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$0 Interac eTransfers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo physical branches for in-person service\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome standard banking features not available such as overdraft protection, use of ATMs and the option to have paper statements\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-student-chequing-account-for-signup-bonus\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best student chequing account for signup bonus<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000001-2\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"cafsa-chq\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\" data-provider-id=\"a546451c-cb2b-4f70-be3f-9cb35ba81aeb\" data-product-name=\"Tangerine No-Fee Daily Chequing Account\" data-provider-name=\"Tangerine\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/tangerine-bank-review\/tangerine-bank-chequing-account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a87338db118a.png\" alt=\"Tangerine logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a87338db118a.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a87338db118a.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a87338db118a.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a87338db118a.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a87338db118a.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/tangerine-bank-review\/tangerine-bank-chequing-account\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Tangerine No-Fee Daily Chequing Account<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_cafsa_chq_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><br><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Free Transactions\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">Unlimited<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_etransfer_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"e-Transfer Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Earn up to <b>$250<\/b> when you open a No-Fee Daily Chequing Account and move your pay. <b>Valid until April 30, 2027<\/b>. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/tangerine-chequing-account-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22best-card%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22best_ca_chequing_accounts%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%22ba1f0bc1-ecc9-4038-b426-38273e294238%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Best%2Bcards%2B-%2BBest%2BStudent%2BChequing%2BAccounts%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221793878100%22%2C%22position%22%3A%222%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2226268%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%229a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Tangerine%2BNo-Fee%2BDaily%2BChequing%2BAccount%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221032124%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22chequing-accounts%252Fbest-student-chequing-accounts%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Go to Tangerine's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Tangerine No-Fee Daily Chequing Account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000003-9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\" value=\"9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               8.5                    Great                                            Tangerine No-Fee Daily Chequing Account            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000003-9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">While again this isn't a student specific account, the Tangerine No-Fee Daily Chequing Account is one of our best picks since it comes with one of the strongest welcome offers on the market and is a no-fee account. It comes with a $0 monthly fee and unlimited free transactions and Interac e-Transfers. Easily manage your money 24\/7 with Tangerine's highly-rated mobile app. Plus, earn 0.01% \u2013 0.1% interest on every dollar.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__9a3738f9-8b59-40df-afb9-0892ea7f99a5\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn decent interest rates\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnlimited transactions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree Interac e-Transfers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree cheques\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMobile cheque deposits\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCharges for certain ATMs\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo in-person service\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnly one free replacement card\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-student-chequing-account-for-no-fees\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best student chequing account for no fees<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000001-3\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"cafsa-chq\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"b0f9a304-8447-4f52-8f7a-8b743c162409\" data-provider-id=\"4a90c666-8cbd-456f-b594-ea7868a57ca5\" data-product-name=\"Simplii Financial Student No Fee Chequing Account\" data-provider-name=\"Simplii Financial\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/simplii-financial-review\/simplii-financial-no-fee-chequing-account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png\" alt=\"Simplii Financial logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/simplii-financial-review\/simplii-financial-no-fee-chequing-account\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Simplii Financial Student No Fee Chequing Account<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_cafsa_chq_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><br><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Free Transactions\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">Unlimited<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_etransfer_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"e-Transfer Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Earn <b>$350<\/b> when you become a new client and set up a direct deposit of at least $100 for 4 straight months. <b>Offer ends January 31, 2027.<\/b>. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Simplii Financial Student No Fee Chequing Account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"b0f9a304-8447-4f52-8f7a-8b743c162409\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000003-b0f9a304-8447-4f52-8f7a-8b743c162409\" value=\"b0f9a304-8447-4f52-8f7a-8b743c162409\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               8.5                    Great                                            Simplii Financial Student No Fee Chequing Account            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"b0f9a304-8447-4f52-8f7a-8b743c162409\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000003-b0f9a304-8447-4f52-8f7a-8b743c162409\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">With a $0 monthly fee, free transactions, free e-transfers and no minimum deposit, the Simplii Financial Student No Fee Chequing Account is our pick for best no fee student chequing account. Earn 0.01% interest on your balance, and make purchases with a Debit Mastercard.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__b0f9a304-8447-4f52-8f7a-8b743c162409\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__b0f9a304-8447-4f52-8f7a-8b743c162409\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn <b>$350<\/b> when you become a new client and set up a direct deposit of at least $100 for 4 straight months. <b>Offer ends January 31, 2027.<\/b><\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnjoy unlimited free transactions and e-Transfers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo monthly account fee &amp; no min. deposit requirements\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn 0.01% to 0.01% interest on your balance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn a referral bonus\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSimplii is an online only provider\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can only earn the welcome bonus if you're a new Simplii customer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-student-chequing-account-from-big-five-bank\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best student chequing account from Big Five Bank<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000001-4\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"cafsa-chq\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"eec0808f-a98c-4254-9142-4074fd1d282d\" data-provider-id=\"8abf603c-da3f-4dae-b827-11d89dfb312f\" data-product-name=\"TD Student Chequing Account\" data-provider-name=\"TD\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/td-chequing\/td-student-chequing-account-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5fa04f391630e.png\" alt=\"TD logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5fa04f391630e.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5fa04f391630e.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5fa04f391630e.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5fa04f391630e.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5fa04f391630e.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/td-chequing\/td-student-chequing-account-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">TD Student Chequing Account<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_cafsa_chq_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><br><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Free Transactions\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">Unlimited<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_etransfer_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"e-Transfer Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">Unlimited<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Earn up to $850 in value with the TD Student Banking Package. <b>Valid until March 3, 2027<\/b>. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about TD Student Chequing Account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.9,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"eec0808f-a98c-4254-9142-4074fd1d282d\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000003-eec0808f-a98c-4254-9142-4074fd1d282d\" value=\"eec0808f-a98c-4254-9142-4074fd1d282d\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               7.9                    Great                                            TD Student Chequing Account            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.9,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"eec0808f-a98c-4254-9142-4074fd1d282d\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000003-eec0808f-a98c-4254-9142-4074fd1d282d\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">The TD Student Chequing Account is a great day-to-day bank account for young adults or students still learning money management skills. With no monthly fee, interest earned on all deposits and free overdraft protection, students can earn, spend and learn money skills without having to pay for these life lessons. Plus, the Simply Save Program helps develop the habit of saving even as they spend.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__eec0808f-a98c-4254-9142-4074fd1d282d\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__eec0808f-a98c-4254-9142-4074fd1d282d\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn up to $850 in value with the TD Student Banking Package. <b>Valid until March 3, 2027<\/b><\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo monthly fee for monthly plan overdraft protection services\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnlimited, free transactions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOverdraft protection\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNon-TD ATM fee is $2 per transaction\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPay $3 per transaction for ATM use in America or Mexico\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-student-chequing-account-for-earning-scene-points\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best student chequing account for earning SCENE+ Points<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000001-5\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"cafsa-chq\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"1215fd02-6802-4236-81e7-51d8d7ce76b0\" data-provider-id=\"2237afce-e1d0-48c8-91bf-b10ba8201a29\" data-product-name=\"Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth\" data-provider-name=\"Scotiabank\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/scotiabank-chequing\/scotiabank-preferred-package-for-students-and-youth-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e3dc5506d490.jpg\" alt=\"Scotiabank logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e3dc5506d490.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e3dc5506d490.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e3dc5506d490.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e3dc5506d490.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e3dc5506d490.jpg?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/scotiabank-chequing\/scotiabank-preferred-package-for-students-and-youth-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_cafsa_chq_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><br><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Free Transactions\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">Unlimited<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_etransfer_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"e-Transfer Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Earn up to $175 as a welcome bonus when you open an account. <b>Apply by February 28, 2027<\/b>. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"1215fd02-6802-4236-81e7-51d8d7ce76b0\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000003-1215fd02-6802-4236-81e7-51d8d7ce76b0\" value=\"1215fd02-6802-4236-81e7-51d8d7ce76b0\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               8.5                    Great                                            Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"1215fd02-6802-4236-81e7-51d8d7ce76b0\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000003-1215fd02-6802-4236-81e7-51d8d7ce76b0\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">The Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth removes some of the financial burden of being a student with no monthly account fee, free transactions and free Interac e-Transfers. Plus, you can earn and spend SCENE+ points. Earn up to $175 as a welcome bonus when you open an account. <b>Apply by February 28, 2027<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__1215fd02-6802-4236-81e7-51d8d7ce76b0\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__1215fd02-6802-4236-81e7-51d8d7ce76b0\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn up to $175 as a welcome bonus when you open an account. <b>Apply by February 28, 2027<\/b><\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo account fee for full-time post-secondary students\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnjoy unlimited free transactions and e-Transfers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn SCENE+ points on debit transactions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot free for part-time students\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou must verify that you're a student each year\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-student-chequing-account-for-earning-spc-points\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best student chequing account for earning SPC Points<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000001-6\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"cafsa-chq\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"78b6bfca-dc3d-4f64-810e-b6e1e3b32cc8\" data-provider-id=\"0f022e30-b12a-4af4-b043-6e1b53d1e609\" data-product-name=\"CIBC Smart for Students\" data-provider-name=\"CIBC\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/cibc-chequing\/cibc-smart-for-students-account-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/615b7355186c9.png\" alt=\"CIBC logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/615b7355186c9.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/615b7355186c9.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/615b7355186c9.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/615b7355186c9.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/615b7355186c9.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/cibc-chequing\/cibc-smart-for-students-account-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">CIBC Smart for Students<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_cafsa_chq_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><br><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Free Transactions\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">Unlimited<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_etransfer_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"e-Transfer Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">unlimited<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Get $125 cash and a free Skip+ membership. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about CIBC Smart for Students\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"78b6bfca-dc3d-4f64-810e-b6e1e3b32cc8\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000003-78b6bfca-dc3d-4f64-810e-b6e1e3b32cc8\" value=\"78b6bfca-dc3d-4f64-810e-b6e1e3b32cc8\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               8.4                    Great                                            CIBC Smart for Students            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"78b6bfca-dc3d-4f64-810e-b6e1e3b32cc8\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000003-78b6bfca-dc3d-4f64-810e-b6e1e3b32cc8\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">If you're motivated to earn SPC Points, then the CIBC Smart for Students may be a great option. Between the SPC+ membership and the various digital and online access points, this account makes it interesting and fun to pay attention to your what you earn and where you spend.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__78b6bfca-dc3d-4f64-810e-b6e1e3b32cc8\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__78b6bfca-dc3d-4f64-810e-b6e1e3b32cc8\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tunlimited, free transactions including e-transfers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue to use the account up to six months after your studies end\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet a free SPC+ membership\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSave up to 30% on over 450 top brands from fashion to tech\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne free non-CIBC Canadian ATM withdrawal per month\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKeep the perks and no-fee student status up to six months after you graduate\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tService fees charged for non-CIBC ATM withdrawals, plus wire transfers and insufficient fund charges\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMust be a Canadian resident or an international student with proof of enrolment status\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-student-chequing-account-for-domestic-students\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best student chequing account for domestic students<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000001-7\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"cafsa-chq\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"099d7d92-9a5f-4055-83f3-ff644f789ae9\" data-provider-id=\"8b4b4157-64d7-4b2b-b7b5-2d7020638f2c\" data-product-name=\"RBC Advantage Banking for Students\" data-provider-name=\"RBC\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/rbc-chequing\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e78dce7b0312.jpg\" alt=\"RBC logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e78dce7b0312.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e78dce7b0312.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e78dce7b0312.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e78dce7b0312.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5e78dce7b0312.jpg?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/rbc-chequing\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">RBC Advantage Banking for Students<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_cafsa_chq_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa-chq')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><br><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Free Transactions\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">Unlimited<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa-chq.product.datapoint_etransfer_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"e-Transfer Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Open a no-monthly-fee RBC Advantage Banking Account for Students and get a $150 cash bonus. T&amp;Cs apply. <b>Valid until May 31, 2027<\/b>.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about RBC Advantage Banking for Students\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"099d7d92-9a5f-4055-83f3-ff644f789ae9\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000003-099d7d92-9a5f-4055-83f3-ff644f789ae9\" value=\"099d7d92-9a5f-4055-83f3-ff644f789ae9\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               7.8                    Great                                            RBC Advantage Banking for Students            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"099d7d92-9a5f-4055-83f3-ff644f789ae9\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000003-099d7d92-9a5f-4055-83f3-ff644f789ae9\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">This student-specific chequing account gives account-holders unlimited debit transactions as well as free e-transfers and access to the largest ATM network in Canada. The biggest advantage is the annual rebate on credit card fees. That means students can choose from a few different RBC credit cards, many of which are ranked highly in best credit card lists. Having a credit card can be a great perk for students who want to hone their cashless money management skills while building their credit history.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__099d7d92-9a5f-4055-83f3-ff644f789ae9\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__099d7d92-9a5f-4055-83f3-ff644f789ae9\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOpen a no-monthly-fee RBC Advantage Banking Account for Students and get a $150 cash bonus. T&amp;Cs apply. <b>Valid until May 31, 2027<\/b><\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo monthly fees\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnlimited debit and e-transfers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccount is open to any student 13 years of age or older who is a Canadian resident\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo fees charged when using non-RBC ATMs in Canada\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn Avion points on debit purchases\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudents who are 25 years of age or older must provide proof of enrolment\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLimit of 999 free ATM transactions per month\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"comparison-table__loadingIndicator center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/section><\/div><div id=\"compare-bar-v2\" class=\"compareBarV2__root rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" data-niche=\"CAFSA-CHQ\" data-rewards-component=\"compare-products\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Methodology: How we selected the best student chequing accounts<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>To determine this best list, Finder Canada analyzed 16 student chequing accounts across 16 financial institutions. We compared accounts from traditional banks, digital banks and credit unions, and we narrowed down the list of accounts to the top 8.<\/p><p>We ranked accounts based on 16 data points within four major categories. Here\u2019s how we ranked and weighted each product:<\/p><ul><li><b>Fees:<\/b> 40% (Monthly fee, ability to waive monthly fee (if necessary), transaction fees, e-Transfer fees, ATM fees, NSF fees, overdraft fees)<\/li><li><b>Perks:<\/b> 30% (Interest rates, signup bonuses, other tailored rewards)<\/li><li><b>Banking Access:<\/b> 15% (In-branch banking, online banking access, national availability)<\/li><li><b>Customer Experience:<\/b> 15% (Live chat availability, Apple app ratings, Google app ratings)<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div><p>No single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/student-bank-accounts\">student chequing account<\/a> will be the best choice for everyone, so thoroughly compare your options before picking your new account.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>What is a student chequing account?<\/h3><p>A student chequing account is a bank account used for everyday transactions. It provides easy access to your funds via a linked debit card as well as online and mobile banking. You can use it to receive pay from your part-time job, shop in-store and online, and send money to friends and family.<article class=\"luna-card--border\">\n<div class=\"luna-card__block\">\n<div class=\"u-grid\">\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-1\/1\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px; place-self: center;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1039990\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png\" alt=\"BMO\" width=\"1800\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=5400 5400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5400px) 100vw, 5400px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s u-1\/1\">\n<p style=\"font-size:130%;\">BMO Performance Chequing Account<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-1\">\n<li>Earn <b>up to $1,100<\/b> in cash bonuses from BMO<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#DB2420\"><b>Exclusive:<\/b><\/span> Get an extra <b>$175 reward<\/b> from Finder + a <b>$25<\/b> BMO referral boost<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"&lt;b&gt;Exclusive offer:&lt;\/b&gt; Become a Finder member and receive a $175 digital Visa card when you open a BMO Performance Chequing Account online through Finder. 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For example, the bank may offer to waive the annual fee on a student credit card.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Benefits of student chequing accounts<\/h3><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>No fees.<\/strong> Student chequing accounts usually don\u2019t come with any monthly fees.<\/li><li><strong>Unlimited transactions.<\/strong> Many of the best student chequing accounts in Canada support unlimited monthly transactions, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/td-chequing\/td-student-chequing-account-review\">TD Student Chequing Account<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Money management tools.<\/strong> Accounts come with tools to help you track your spending and better manage your personal finances.<\/li><li><strong>CDIC protection.<\/strong> If you open an account with a bank that is a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), up to $100,000 you deposit will be protected if the bank fails.<\/li><li><strong>Perks.<\/strong> From welcome bonuses to cash back, student chequing accounts offer a range of perks, rewards and discounts. These can help make your money go further \u2014 very important when you\u2019re on a student budget.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Drawbacks of student chequing accounts<\/h3><ul class=\"list-12\"><li><strong>Eligibility restrictions.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to make sure you satisfy the bank\u2019s eligibility requirements in order to open an account. These typically include being enrolled in post-secondary education and meeting age restrictions.<\/li><li><strong>They don\u2019t stay no-fee forever.<\/strong> Once you graduate or reach a specified age limit, your bank may automatically switch you over to an account with a monthly fee.<\/li><li><strong>No interest.<\/strong> Most chequing accounts don\u2019t allow you to earn interest on your balance, so you may need to open a separate savings account.<\/li><li><strong>Special offer terms and conditions.<\/strong> If a bank\u2019s signup bonus for new student bank accounts sounds too good to be true, check the fine print to find out exactly what you\u2019ll need to do to qualify.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What to look for to choose the best student chequing account<\/h3><p>Keep the following factors in mind when searching for a student chequing account that matches your needs.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Monthly fee.<\/strong> Student chequing accounts in Canada typically do not charge a monthly fee, so make sure you choose a no-fee account.<\/li><li><strong>Number of transactions.<\/strong> Most student chequing accounts in Canada support unlimited transactions. Look for an account that supports the type of transactions you need to make, including Interac e-Transfers.<\/li><li><strong>Other fees.<\/strong> Read the terms and conditions for details of any fees that may apply to specific transactions, such as depositing a cheque, sending an e-Transfer or making a withdrawal from a non-network ATM.<\/li><li><strong>Online and mobile banking.<\/strong> Read reviews of the bank\u2019s mobile app and online banking portal to ensure that they\u2019re user-friendly.<\/li><li><strong>ATM access.<\/strong> Check the size and scope of the bank\u2019s ATM network to ensure that you can make fee-free ATM withdrawals when needed.<\/li><li><strong>Minimum balance requirement.<\/strong> Most student chequing accounts don\u2019t require you to keep your balance above a minimum level to avoid fees, but check the fine print just in case.<\/li><li><strong>Overdraft protection.<\/strong> Check whether the account comes with overdraft protection, or whether an overdraft facility is available for a fee.<\/li><li><strong>Special offers and packages.<\/strong> Some banks offer student banking packages that come with additional discounts, such as a waived annual fee on a student credit card. Others may also include a student savings account that lets you earn interest on your money.<\/li><li><strong>Rewards.<\/strong> Some financial institutions offer other rewards and perks to students, such as the ability to earn cash back on your spending or a cash bonus when you open an account. Be sure to check if you have to meet any special requirements to activate a signup bonus offer \u2014 for example, you may need to meet a minimum deposit requirement.<\/li><li><strong>Customer support.<\/strong> Check how and when you can get in touch with customer support if you have any problems with your account.<\/li><li><strong>Graduation.<\/strong> It\u2019s also worth checking what will happen to the account once you graduate or reach the account\u2019s maximum age limit. In many cases, your account may be converted to one of your bank\u2019s regular chequing accounts that has a monthly fee.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Who is eligible for a student chequing account?<\/h3><p>Eligibility requirements vary between banks. However, as a general rule you will need to:<\/p><ul><li>Be the age of majority in your province or territory<\/li><li>Be a student<\/li><\/ul><p>But the definition of a student differs between banks. Many student chequing accounts are only available to people who are enrolled in post-secondary education, but some providers allow you to open an account while you\u2019re still a high school student.<\/p><p>Check the eligibility criteria with your bank before you apply.<\/p><h3>How to open a student chequing account<\/h3><p>When you\u2019ve found the best student chequing account for your needs, here\u2019s what you need to do to apply:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Apply online.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to fill out an online application form with your name, date of birth, contact information and details of your study. You\u2019ll also need to enter your expected date of graduation.<\/li><li><strong>Provide supporting documents.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to provide proof of ID (such as a driver\u2019s licence or passport) to open an account. The bank will also request proof of your enrollment as a student, such as a student card or your academic transcript, and you may also need to supply proof of your residential address.<\/li><li><strong>Fund your account.<\/strong> Once your application is approved, you\u2019ll be sent your account details and be able to set up online and mobile banking. Your bank will also post out a debit card linked to your account \u2014 you\u2019ll need to activate this via online or mobile banking before you can start using it.<\/li><\/ol><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Dive deeper: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/open-bank-account-online\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Open a bank account online in 5 easy steps<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000004\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I open a Canadian bank account as an international student?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes. It's easy to open a Canadian bank account as an international student, and many banks have special packages and offers designed specifically for international students. Some banks will let you open an account before you even arrive in Canada, but you may need to visit a branch once you arrive to verify your identity. You may also need to show your study permit or Canadian visa to open an account.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What's the best bank for students in Canada?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Many Canadian banks offer student banking packages, but the best bank for you will depend on your banking needs. Consider the number and type of transactions you perform each month, check how user-friendly the bank's mobile and online banking portals are, and take into account the reach of its ATM network. Banks also regularly offer welcome bonuses and discounts for students to try and entice new customers, so be sure to compare the latest offers before choosing an account.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000006\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I open a student chequing account with an online-only bank?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, you can. Online providers such as Simplii Financial and Tangerine offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/best-no-fee-chequing-accounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no-fee chequing accounts<\/a>. While these accounts aren't necessarily targeted at students, they provide unlimited debits and bill payments as well as easy online account management. However, keep in mind that you won't have the convenience of branch access if you choose an online bank, while you'll also need to check the size of the bank's ATM network for fee-free withdrawals.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000007\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000007\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is it a good idea to open a student bank account?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000007\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes. If you're a student and you qualify for this type of account, a student bank account is a good choice. It allows you to pay bills, send money to friends and family, shop online and in-store, and manage your money. Student accounts commonly come with no monthly fees, while generous welcome bonuses also help make opening an account worth your while.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000008\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Which banks offer student chequing accounts in Canada?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>A wide range of banks, credit unions and online-only providers offer student chequing accounts in Canada. There are accounts available from the \"Big Six\" banks if you want the peace of mind of banking with a major financial institution, but it's also worth comparing other options to find the account that's right for you.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000009\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Do student chequing accounts convert to regular accounts after graduation?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000009\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, some student chequing accounts automatically convert to regular chequing accounts after you graduate or reach the account's maximum age. This can mean you start paying a monthly fee, so check your account's terms to find out when your student benefits end.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sources sources__f1\">\n    \n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h3 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\" data-toc-label=\"Sources\">\n          <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sources_0000000010\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sources_0000000010\">\n            <span class=\"luna-accordion__title u-text--lg u-font--bold\">Sources<\/span>\n            <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n              <use href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n              <use href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse \" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"sources_0000000010\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n          <p class=\"sources__description\">Finder writers are subject matter experts and use primary sources, in-depth research and interviews with other experts to ensure you're getting accurate, up-to-date information. 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