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Top Account Benefits

Enjoy no monthly fee

Pay no monthly fee2,3 on your student account and keep more of your money while you study.

Pay no annual fee for the RBC ION+ Visa

Get up to a $48 rebate4 on the annual fee of an eligible credit card so you can keep more money for tuition and takeout.

Get free Interac e-Transfers

Send and receive money easily in Canada5,6 — ideal for splitting rent, group projects, and shared costs.

Plus Other Features

Enjoy unlimited debit transactions

Pay for coffee, groceries, meals, transit, books, and more without extra fees.

Withdraw cash without fees

Get cash quick with unlimited withdrawals at RBC ATMs, as well as non-RBC ATMs across Canada7,8.

Bank on the go with confidence

Get financial support between classes with the RBC Mobile App and access to real advisors with the most ATMs and branch locations across Canada.

Pay for everyday essentials digitally

Spend online safely using a Virtual Visa Debit9 card, included with your student account.

Enjoy unlimited debit transactions

Pay for coffee, groceries, meals, transit, books, and more without extra fees.

Withdraw cash without fees

Get cash quick with unlimited withdrawals at RBC ATMs, as well as non-RBC ATMs across Canada7,8.

Bank on the go with confidence

Get financial support between classes with the RBC Mobile App and access to real advisors with the most ATMs and branch locations across Canada.

Pay for everyday essentials digitally

Spend online safely using a Virtual Visa Debit9 card, included with your student account.

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Avion Rewards Premium Membership

Make everyday student spending go further. Get more from your life on campus by earning Avion points on your everyday purchases when you enrol in the RBC Value Program.

Benefits include:

1X per $10
spent

Earn a minimum of 1 point per $10 spent10 on everyday purchases on and off campus

Redeem points for the things that matter most, from travel and everyday essentials to bill payments and saving for your future

Save 3¢/L on gas at Petro-Canada11 by linking it to your RBC Advantage Banking Account for students

Learn More about Avion Rewards

This account may be ideal for you if:

You don’t want to pay a monthly fee

This student bank account is perfect if you’re a full-time student and looking for no monthly fees2,3 a month.

You’re making lots of everyday purchases

Designed if you want to tap, swipe, and pay often without worrying about transaction limits.

You bank on your phone

Great if you like managing your money on the go with the RBC Mobile12 App.

This account may not be ideal for you if:

You’re looking to earn interest

You can pair this account with a savings account to help your money grow faster.

You’re 25 and older or not a full-time student3

You may want to consider another account like the RBC Advantage Banking account.

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Monthly fee

$02,3

Additional fees may apply depending on your account activity. View the fee details.

What you need to open your account:

  • Ages 13+ (14+ in QC)
  • Full-time student and/or age 24 and younger3
  • Valid government-issued photo ID
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Two Ways to Pay with Your Student Account

Get to know the two card options you can get with this student account and what each one does.

Client Card

Your everyday card for in-store spending and accessing your money at ATMs. This card automatically comes with the account.

Virtual Visa Debit9

Your card for online and in-app purchases anywhere Visa is accepted. Use the RBC Mobile app, give us a call, or visit a branch to get yours.

Products That Pair Well with This Student Account

Get a $48 Annual Fee Rebate4 on the RBC ION+ Visa Card

Ideal for students and anyone 24 and younger who want to earn Avion points on everyday purchases.

Earn 4.60% Interest13,14 for the first 3 months with the RBC High Interest eSavings Account

Ideal for students who want to grow their money faster when they open their first RBC High Interest eSavings Account.

Get Even More Out of Your RBC Advantage Banking Account for Students

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Bank Where Student Life Happens

Access RBC branches and ATMs at over 20 campuses across Canada, plus 1100+ branches and 4000+ ATM locations nationwide.

Find a Branch or ATM

Keep Your Money Safe

Feel confident that your money is protected with deposit insurancelegal disclaimer23 and stay protected against digital transactions you didn’t make with RBC Digital Banking Security Guaranteelegal disclaimer24.

Card Lock

Easily lock a misplaced debit or credit card in the RBC Mobile app and unlock it just as fast.

Manage Your Money More Confidently

Stay on top of everyday student expenses with budget suggestions, spending insights, and alerts.

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Personalized Financial Advice in Your Language

Build confidence in managing your money while you study with access to personalized guidance from trusted advisors in more than 100 languages.

Choose an Advisor

Bank with the RBC Mobile12 App

The RBC Mobile app gives you personalized tools and insights so you can save, spend and manage your money with ease.

Already a client? Get the app now:

Get the RBC Mobile app in the App Store (opens in a new window) Get the RBC Mobile app on Google Play (opens in a new window)

Scan or text “RBC” to 722722 and we’ll send you the link.

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207.6K Ratings on the Apple App Store

Avion Pointslegal disclaimer 10

Earn a minimum of 1 point per $10 spent once your account is enrolled in the RBC Value Programlegal disclaimer 10

International Money Transfers

Pay no fee for U.S. and international money transferslegal disclaimer 15

Non-sufficient funds (NSF) Fee

$10.00 eachlegal disclaimer 16

Personalized Cheques

1 free book of cheques

Fees apply thereafterlegal disclaimer 26,legal disclaimer 27

Cross Border Debits

$1 each

Bank Drafts

$9.95 each

Overdraft Protectionlegal disclaimer 17

$5/monthlegal disclaimer 18

Overdraft interest will be charged on any negative account balances

Safe deposit box

View fees by safe deposit box size

eStatements

Free

Paper statements

$2.25 without cheque imagelegal disclaimer 19, $2.50 with cheque imagelegal disclaimer 20

Using a PLUS System ATM in Canada or the U.S.legal disclaimer 21

$3 each

Using a PLUS System ATM Outside of Canada or the U.S.legal disclaimer 21,legal disclaimer 22

$5 each

How to Open a Student Account

Not sure where to start? Here’s all the details you need to apply.

To open an account you must be:

  • Ages 13+ (14+ in QC)
  • A full-time student and/or age 24 and younger

The following documents are required:

  • Valid government-issued photo ID
  • Proof of enrolment may be requested

Ready to apply? Here’s how it works:

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