Student Banking Guide
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Compare accounts with the features and perks you need to handle life as a student.
BEST STUDENT BANKING OPTIONS
Best Student Bank Accounts in Canada for 2024
The best student bank accounts offer a combination of no monthly fees, numerous free transactions and other perks to make your day-to-day banking easier and more affordable.
Clay Jarvis
Best Banks for International Students in Canada for 2024
The best banks for international students in Canada can accommodate your savings, day-to-day banking and financing needs.
10 Best Student Credit Cards in Canada for October 2024
The best student credit cards in Canada have low fees and interest rates while still providing some perks and strengthening your credit profile.
Georgia Rose
Shannon TerrellExplore student account offerings from leading banks
STUDENT BANKING BASICS
How to Choose a Student Bank Account
When comparing student bank accounts, consider features like monthly fees, ATM fees, number of free e-transfer fees and more.
Hannah Logan
Siddhi Bagwe
Sharing a Student Bank Account: What to Know
Opening a joint account may be a way to simplify your banking while taking advantage of student-focused perks. Here are the pros, cons and requirements.
Janine DeVault
Student Guide to Setting up a HISA, TFSA or RRSP
Each of these acronyms represents a type of savings account. Find out which is right for you right now — and in the future.
YOUR STUDENT BANKING QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Answers to 3 Common Questions About Student Loan Repayment
Understanding repayment terms, tax credits and assistance options can help ease the student loan repayment process.
Graduating Soon? Here’s What to do With Your Student Bank Account
Avoid unexpected fees or mismatched features by shopping for a new account once your student journey comes to an end.
Can You Have Student Accounts at Multiple Banks? Pros and Cons to Consider
Before opening multiple student accounts, consider the long-term value of the intro offer, any fine print and how the account will help you meet your financial goals.
Want to Study in Canada via SDS? You’ll Need a $20k GIC
If you want to fast-track your study permit to Canada, you will need a GIC for your Student Direct Stream application.
NerdWallet Banking Reviews
Compare the pros, cons and perks of Canadian financial institutions.
SAVING MONEY AS A STUDENT
3 Ways to Spend Less on Food: Top Tips From Canadian Reddit
Price matching, rescuing food that might otherwise go to waste, and freezing food to extend its shelf life are ways to save big.
Beth Buczynski
5 Ways University Students Can Save on Books, Tech and More
From student loyalty programs to shopping second-hand, these strategies could save you hundreds on books, tech and more.
Moving Home To Save Money? Think It Through
Moving back home can be an effective way to save money, but it’s important to have a goal — and your next step in mind — before boxing up your stuff.
Swipe Smart: Cheat Sheet for Back-to-School Shopping with a Credit Card
Is swiping a credit card to cover back-to-school shopping costs the right move for your family? There’s reward-earning potential — and the risk of high-interest debt.