Bank Accounts for Students and Kids
Bank Accounts for Students and Kids
RBC Advantage Banking account for students
$0
monthly feelegal bug 7
Get the features you need in a bank account, minus the monthly fee.
- Unlimited debits in Canada
- FREE Interac‡ e-Transfer transactions legal bug 9, legal bug 10
- Safe online shopping with Virtual Visa Debitlegal bug 11
RBC Leo’s Young Savers Account
$0
monthly fee
Teach your kids about money and the importance of saving while they’re young.
- FREE unlimited debit transactions in Canada legal bug 8, legal bug 17
- FREE Interac‡ e-Transfer transactions legal bug 9, legal bug 10
Plus, Students Get More Than Just a Great Account
Empowering the youth of today for the jobs of tomorrow
Gain skills, meet new people, get valuable work experience and more to help prepare for the career you want.
Ways to pay for school
From RBC scholarships to student loans and more, we have the financial solutions and tools you need to help pay for your post-secondary education.
Youth mental health support
We support programs that help youth and families access the right care at the right time.
Support & Resources
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Your Top Questions Answered
Your Top Questions Answered
RBC Advantage Banking for students gives you unlimited debits in Canada, free Interaclegal bug ‡ e-Transfer transactionslegal bug9,legal bug10, savings on ATM fees and other powerful benefits—plus, there’s no monthly fee if you’re a full-time student.
To be considered a full-time student, you must attend a primary or secondary school or be enrolled in a program at the post-secondary level at a college, university or other educational institution (whether in Canada or not). If you are a post-secondary student, you must take at least 60% of the usual course load for the program in which you are enrolled in any particular semester. Proof of enrollment may be requested at our discretion.
Full-time studentslegal bug 6, including students as young as age 13, can open an RBC Advantage Banking account for studentslegal bug 7 and enjoy unlimited debits in Canada and other great benefits for no monthly fee.
When you have an RBC bank account, you can request a Virtual Visa Debit card, which you can use to make safe, online purchases using the money in your primary chequing account.legal bug 16 No credit card needed!
Send an Interac e-Transferlegal bug 4,legal bug 5 without ever needing to log in to the RBC Mobilelegal bug 1,legal bug 3 app! Simply enable Siri in the app and you'll be able to quickly and easily send money.
Yes, a grandparent can open an RBC bank account for a grandchild. To do so, you’ll need to visit a branch. Explore youth and student banking options.
At RBC, we have bank account options for every age:
- For kids age 0-12, check out the Leo Young Saver’s Account.
- For full-time students age 13+ (14+ in Quebec), check out RBC Advantage Banking for students. You can apply to open this account in the RBC Mobilelegal bug 12 app, or online if you’re age 18+ as long as you have a valid passport or driver’s licence.
- If you’re under age 13 or opening an account for someone else (such as your child or grandchild), you’ll need to visit a branch.
RBC Leo’s Young Savers Account is a beginner’s bank account for children age 0-12. It can help them learn about money and you can set up automatic money transfers so you never miss another allowance payment. The account includes free unlimited debits, free Interaclegal bug ‡ e-Transfer transactions legal bug9,legal bug10 and other benefits. Plus, there’s no monthly fee and no minimum balance required.
Your credit score is a number that indicates your ability to borrow and repay money. A high credit score can help you qualify for loans, credit cards and/or higher credit limits when you apply for them. Learn more about how students can build a good credit score.
Going away to school or thinking of staying local? There are several factors that can impact how much a college, university or other post-secondary education might cost you. Use the RBC Student Budget Calculator to get an estimate of how much money you might need.
A great place to begin is to understand the benefits of a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). These are popular investment accounts that give you the opportunity to grow your money faster than you could in a traditional savings account. Check out these 4 things to know about TFSAs and RRSPs.
Yes, you can. To open an RBC bank account for your child, you’ll need to visit a branch. Explore youth and student banking options.
Offer available July 3, 2025 - November 3, 2025 (“Promotional Period”)
This Promotional Offer is available to any Eligible Student Client without a Personal Banking Account with Royal Bank of Canada at the beginning of the Promotional Period or in the three-year period before the start of the Promotional Period, and who otherwise comply with the Terms of the Promotional offer. The Promotional Offer is AirPods 4 Reward with an Eligible Personal Banking Account.
To qualify for the AirPods 4 Reward you must open your first new Eligible Personal Banking Account by 9:00 PM EST on November 3, 2025 and complete two (2) of the following Qualifying Criteria by 9:00 PM EST on January 30, 2026 using your Eligible Personal Banking Account:
NOTE: Qualifying Debit Transactions are defined as Bill Payments or purchase transaction using any of the following: your RBC Client Card, an RBC Virtual Visa Debit card associated with your Eligible Personal Banking Account, Interac Flash, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay. Transactions carried out at an RBC Royal Bank branch or through the RBC Royal Bank ATM network, and bank fee transactions, are not included as qualifying transactions for the purpose of option ii (above)
NOTE: You must be at least 14 years of age to obtain an RBC Virtual Visa Debit card. As such, option ii. (above) of this section is only available to individuals who meet this minimum age requirement; if you are below the age of 14 and participate in this Promotional Offer, you must select one of the other eligible transaction types described.
Starting August 11, 2025, we will notify you – by way of an email sent to the email address you have provided to us – when you have fulfilled the Qualifying Criteria and qualified for the Promotional Offer. This message will be sent at any time up to ten business days after we have determined that all Qualifying Criteria have been completed by you. The email message will contain a secure link that will permit you to visit a secure online store where you can order your Reward and confirm an address for delivery, as well as any other shipping details.
This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other Personal Banking Account offers unless otherwise indicated. Royal Bank of Canada reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice, even after acceptance by you. Other conditions apply. For full details including defined terms visit rbc.com/airpodsterms.
Royal Bank of Canada may withdraw or amend this Offer at any time without notice. For full details including defined terms visit rbc.com/airpodsterms.
The Offers program is available to clients with an RBC Royal Bank (i) debit card tied to a personal or business chequing account, and/or (ii) personal or business credit card, other than an RBC Commercial Visa or RBC US Dollar Visa card.
Eligibility criteria for an offer: (a) is determined by RBC, (b) may vary depending on the offer, and (c) may be based on the client’s preferences and account status. Eligible clients will refer to the terms and conditions applicable to each specific offer for more details.
RBC Mobile is operated by Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Direct Investing Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. RBC Mobile Student Edition is intended for clients under the age of 22. RBC Online Banking is operated by Royal Bank of Canada.