Student banking
Make the most of your school year with:
A bank account built for you
At BMO, we want to help you with finances so you can focus on what matters most – your studies and your future.
Need more transactions? Check out our discounted student bank plans.
More ways to save with BMO
Student credit cards
Student lines of credit
Enjoy affordable, flexible financing when you need it to help cover your expenses.
Perks for medical and dental students
Get free banking and other offers to manage your money while you focus on your studies.
Student credit cards
Get a little back every time you spend, plus start building a healthy credit history. With a BMO Mastercard®*, you can choose between Cash Back or AIR MILES.
BMO® AIR MILES®† Mastercard®*
We're making some changes to the BMO AIR MILES®† Mastercard®*.
Learn moreWELCOME OFFER
Get 5% cash back in your first 3 months!‡‡
Get 950 AIR MILES Bonus Miles‡
REWARD RATE
After your first 3 months, get 3% cash back on grocery purchases, 1% cash back on recurring bill payments and 0.5% unlimited cash back on all other purchases!2B,2C,2D,2E
Get 1 Mile for every $20 spent everywhere else.16B
ANNUAL FEE
$0
$0
More ways to save with BMO
Student lines of credit
Enjoy affordable, flexible financing when you need it to help cover your expenses.
Tools and advice for student life
FAQs
- How can I get student banking without monthly fees?It’s easy to enjoy student banking with no monthly fees.1 You can save some serious cash – more than $130 a year on Plan fees!2
You can save on monthly fees1 for the length of your school program3 in one of two ways. You will need to visit a BMO branch before December 24th 4 and bring in proof of your expected graduation or proof of your registration of student status. If you’re only bringing in proof of registration of student status, you’ll need to come in each year to renew your discount.5
If you’re a recent graduate you can still enjoy student banking for an additional year! All you have to drop by a branch and confirm you’ve graduated.1
- 1. Students are eligible to receive the Plus Plan for no monthly fees or the Performance or Premium Plan at a discounted monthly fee. You are responsible for all fees relating to any transactions, services, and products not included in your Bank Plan.
- 2. You are required to validate your status by providing proof of eligibility by December 24, of the current year otherwise the full monthly Plan fee will be applied starting January the following year. Plan fees paid prior to confirming eligibility may not be refunded. If a student has not validated their status by the December 24th deadline, regular account fees will apply starting January of the next calendar year.
- 3. Up to a maximum of 4 years. If you are enrolled in a program which is longer than 4 years, you must update your enrollment status after the 4th year to maintain eligibility.
- 4. Proof of full-time registration in a post-secondary university, college, or private vocational school required.
- 5. Savings of $131.40 per year equals a savings of $10.95 per month in Plan fees over 12 months, for Students or Recent Graduates in the Plus, Performance or Premium Plan.
- 6. Approval and credit limit are subject to meeting BMO s usual credit requirements. Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant enrolled in a Canadian or non-Canadian post-secondary school or university. Co-signer may be required. Subject to credit availability and verification of identity.
- 7. Continued access during residency is subject to the following limits: up to seven (7) years for Medical students and up to three (3) years for Dental students.