Chequing accounts for students and youth
We compare 5 chequing accounts for students and youth from 5 Canadian issuers. Annual fees range from $0 to $300. Sorted lowest annual fee first.
Updated October 2026
Chequing accounts for students and youth compared
Student and youth accounts usually waive the monthly fee while you’re in school or under a certain age. Check when the discount ends and what the account converts to afterward.
| ACCOUNT | PER YEAR | PER MONTH |
|---|---|---|
| BMO Performance Student Chequing AccountBMO | $0 | $0 |
| CIBC Smart for StudentsCIBC | $0 | $0 |
| Desjardins Youth Everyday AccountDesjardins | $0 | $0 |
| TD Student Chequing AccountTD | $0 | $0 |
| Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and YouthScotiabank | $300 | $25.00 |
Questions
How many chequing accounts for students and youth does CreditLab compare?
We compare 5 chequing accounts in this category from 5 issuers, with fees from $0 to $300 a year. Each one links to a full breakdown of its fees, rates and features.
Are there students options with no annual fee?
Yes. 4 of them have no annual fee, including the BMO Performance Student Chequing Account, CIBC Smart for Students, Desjardins Youth Everyday Account.
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Fees and rates come from each issuer’s published terms. Always confirm with the issuer before applying. See our methodology.