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EQ Bank Personal Account

Fees: $0
ATM access: ATM via EQ Bank Card (operator fees may apply)
Advertised perk: Interest up to 2.75% with qualifying direct deposit; 1.00% base
Best for: Best for interest on cash

Open EQ Bank account

Tangerine Chequing

Fees: $0 forever (not student-only)
ATM access: Free Scotiabank ATMs
Advertised perk: Welcome offers change often. Confirm the current offer on Tangerine
Best for: Best for no-fee after graduation + ATM network

See Tangerine student banking

RBC Advantage Banking for Students

Fees: $0 while a full-time student (fee returns after)
ATM access: RBC ATMs + non-RBC Canada withdrawals per RBC terms
Advertised perk: Branch access / student perks
Best for: Best if you want a big bank and branches

See RBC student chequing

Wealthsimple

Fees: $0
ATM access: App / card per Wealthsimple terms
Advertised perk: Investing + cash in one app
Best for: Best if you already want to invest

Open Wealthsimple

TD Student Chequing Account

Fees: $0 until 23 or with full-time proof of enrolment
ATM access: Free TD ATMs; $2 non-TD ATM in Canada
Advertised perk: $0 monthly fee until 23 or with full-time proof of enrolment; unlimited transactions; free Interac e-Transfer
Best for: TD branches + $0 student fee

See TD student chequing

Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth

Fees: $0 if under 25 or full-time student
ATM access: Scotiabank ATMs; 1 free non-Scotia Interac ATM in Canada per month then $2
Advertised perk: $0 monthly fee if under 25 or full-time student; unlimited debit + e-Transfer; Scene+. Confirm the current welcome offer on Scotiabank
Best for: Scene+ / branch bank

See Scotiabank student banking

BMO Student Banking

Fees: $0 while a student
ATM access: BMO ATMs; 1 free non-BMO Canada ATM/month then $2
Advertised perk: $0 monthly fee while a student; unlimited debit + e-Transfer. Confirm current student offer on BMO
Best for: BMO branches

See BMO student banking

CIBC Smart for Students

Fees: $0 for eligible full-time students
ATM access: CIBC ATMs; 1 non-CIBC Canada ATM rebate per month
Advertised perk: $0 monthly fee for eligible full-time students (CIBC Smart Start is the under-25 version)
Best for: CIBC students 25+ / Smart Start if under 25

See CIBC student chequing

Simplii Financial No Fee Chequing

Fees: $0 for everyone (not student-only)
ATM access: Free CIBC ATMs
Advertised perk: $0 monthly fee for everyone, not student-only; unlimited transactions
Best for: no-fee after graduation

See Simplii chequing

Product	Fees	ATM access	Advertised perk	Best for	Open site
EQ Bank Personal Account	$0	ATM via EQ Bank Card (operator fees may apply)	Interest up to 2.75% with qualifying direct deposit; 1.00% base	Best for interest on cash	Open EQ Bank account
Tangerine Chequing	$0 forever (not student-only)	Free Scotiabank ATMs	Welcome offers change often. Confirm the current offer on Tangerine	Best for no-fee after graduation + ATM network	See Tangerine student banking
RBC Advantage Banking for Students	$0 while a full-time student (fee returns after)	RBC ATMs + non-RBC Canada withdrawals per RBC terms	Branch access / student perks	Best if you want a big bank and branches	See RBC student chequing
Wealthsimple	$0	App / card per Wealthsimple terms	Investing + cash in one app	Best if you already want to invest	Open Wealthsimple
TD Student Chequing Account	$0 until 23 or with full-time proof of enrolment	Free TD ATMs; $2 non-TD ATM in Canada	$0 monthly fee until 23 or with full-time proof of enrolment; unlimited transactions; free Interac e-Transfer	TD branches + $0 student fee	See TD student chequing
Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth	$0 if under 25 or full-time student	Scotiabank ATMs; 1 free non-Scotia Interac ATM in Canada per month then $2	$0 monthly fee if under 25 or full-time student; unlimited debit + e-Transfer; Scene+. Confirm the current welcome offer on Scotiabank	Scene+ / branch bank	See Scotiabank student banking
BMO Student Banking	$0 while a student	BMO ATMs; 1 free non-BMO Canada ATM/month then $2	$0 monthly fee while a student; unlimited debit + e-Transfer. Confirm current student offer on BMO	BMO branches	See BMO student banking
CIBC Smart for Students	$0 for eligible full-time students	CIBC ATMs; 1 non-CIBC Canada ATM rebate per month	$0 monthly fee for eligible full-time students (CIBC Smart Start is the under-25 version)	CIBC students 25+ / Smart Start if under 25	See CIBC student chequing
Simplii Financial No Fee Chequing	$0 for everyone (not student-only)	Free CIBC ATMs	$0 monthly fee for everyone, not student-only; unlimited transactions	no-fee after graduation	See Simplii chequing

How we pick these

We list no-fee or student-fee everyday accounts already on Marketplace — not every bank in Canada or the US.

Fees, ATM access, and advertised perks are as of September 2026. Confirm them on the bank’s site before you apply.

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Banking & savings

Everyday accounts we list — confirm fees on the official site.

FeaturedCurated pick

EQ Bank Personal Account

No monthly fees, high-interest everyday account

Why featured: strong student fit from advertised no-fee / everyday banking terms. Placement is editorial, not a paid rank. How we make money

Fee / student deal: $0 — Interest up to 2.75% with qualifying direct deposit; 1.00% base

One account for spending and saving, with no monthly fees. Open to Canadian residents who have reached the age of majority.

Open EQ Bank account

Curated pick

Tangerine Chequing

No-fee chequing that works as a student account

Fee / student deal: $0 forever (not student-only) — Welcome offers change often. Confirm the current offer on Tangerine

Tangerine’s student banking page explains how to open a no-monthly-fee chequing account online (age 16+ for chequing).

See Tangerine student banking

Curated pick

RBC Advantage Banking for Students

No monthly fee student chequing at a major bank

Fee / student deal: $0 while a full-time student (fee returns after) — Branch access / student perks

Official RBC page for the Advantage Banking account for full-time students (13+), including how to apply online.

See RBC student chequing

Curated pick

TD Student Chequing Account

Official TD student and youth chequing page

Fee / student deal: $0 until 23 or with full-time proof of enrolment — $0 monthly fee until 23 or with full-time proof of enrolment; unlimited transactions; free Interac e-Transfer

TD’s student chequing page covers eligibility, how to open online or in branch, and current terms. Confirm fees and any offers on the official site.

See TD student chequing

Curated pick

Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth

Scotiabank’s current student and youth chequing package

Fee / student deal: $0 if under 25 or full-time student — $0 monthly fee if under 25 or full-time student; unlimited debit + e-Transfer; Scene+. Confirm the current welcome offer on Scotiabank

Official Scotiabank page for the Preferred Package for Students and Youth (this replaced Student Banking Advantage for new customers). Confirm eligibility and terms on the official site.

See Scotiabank student banking

Curated pick

BMO Student Banking

Official BMO student chequing and banking hub

Fee / student deal: $0 while a student — $0 monthly fee while a student; unlimited debit + e-Transfer. Confirm current student offer on BMO

BMO’s student banking page explains student chequing options and how to apply online or in branch. Confirm plan fees, eligibility, and any offers on the official site.

See BMO student banking

Curated pick

CIBC Smart for Students

Official CIBC student chequing page

Fee / student deal: $0 for eligible full-time students — $0 monthly fee for eligible full-time students (CIBC Smart Start is the under-25 version)

CIBC’s student bank account page covers Smart for Students and points to Smart Start for under-25 everyday banking. Confirm which account you qualify for on the official site.

See CIBC student chequing

Curated pick

Simplii Financial No Fee Chequing

Official Simplii no-fee chequing page

Fee / student deal: $0 for everyone (not student-only) — $0 monthly fee for everyone, not student-only; unlimited transactions

Simplii’s no-fee chequing page is the product page for everyday banking (not a student-only account). Confirm ATM access, eligibility, and any offers on the official site.

See Simplii chequing

Investing

Cash and registered accounts to start after you can save.

FeaturedCurated pick

Wealthsimple

Cash, TFSA, RRSP, and FHSA in one app

Why featured: strong student fit from advertised no-fee / everyday banking terms. Placement is editorial, not a paid rank. How we make money

Fee / student deal: $0 — Investing + cash in one app

A practical starting point for Canadian students who want commission-free investing and registered accounts.

Open Wealthsimple

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