Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth

Special Offer
Up to $200 welcome bonus
Account Type
Chequing account
Public
Students
Monthly Fee
$0
No monthly account fee if you are under 25 years old or a full-time student
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Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth
Up to $200 welcome bonus
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Offer

  • Earn up to a $200 welcome bonus when you open a new Preferred Package for Students and Youth*
  • Unlimited debit and Interac e-Transfer transactions*
  • Earn points on everyday purchases with the Scene+TM program
  • Free trades for students and youth with Scotia iTRADETM
  • No monthly account fees, you are eligible for the Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth (chequing account) if you are under 25 years old or if you are enrolled full-time at a university, community college, or another recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or the United States. You will need to confirm your student status by providing proof of enrollment.

Fees

Public Students
Special Offer Up to $200 welcome bonus
Monthly Fee $0
Monthly Fee Waiver (Details) No monthly account fee if you are under 25 years old or a full-time student
Unlimited Transactions
eStatement
ATM Fee (Institution) $0
Unlimited e-Transfer Transactions

Our review

Right now, when you open a new Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth, you can get a welcome bonus of up to $200!

To get this $200 bonus, you must first open your account between July 2 and November 1, 2026. Then, you just need to complete 2 of the following 3 activities within 60 days of opening your account:

  • Set up at least 1 eligible recurring automatic direct deposit, which will recur monthly for a minimum of 3 consecutive months
  • Set up at least 1 eligible recurring pre-authorized transaction, which will recur monthly for a minimum of 3 consecutive months
  • Make at least 5 online Visa* Debit purchases with your Scotiabank® Card wherever Visa* Debit is accepted. Only the following types of Visa Debit transactions are eligible: online debit purchases and in-store purchases made outside Canada.

The Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth has the following key features:

  • Unlimited Interac Debit and e-Transfer transactions
  • Earn points on your everyday purchases with Scene+
  • Free Scotia iTRADE trades for students and youth
  • No monthly account fees if you are under 25 or if you are pursuing full-time studies at a post-secondary educational institution in Canada or the United States

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