Here’s How to Get Your $100 Cash Offer
Open an RBC Advantage Banking account for students by May 31, 20231
Set-up and complete any one of the following transactions by July 31, 2023:
- Make at least three debit transactions
- Register your RBC Banking account for Interac auto deposit and send one e-transfer
- Enroll for a Virtual Visa Debit Card and make one transaction
We’ll deposit your cash bonus directly into your new RBC bank account for students
To Qualify
- You’re a full-time student 13+
- You open an RBC Advantage Banking for Students account
- You’re currently living in Canada
- You will require one piece of government-issued photo ID to apply
Perks of RBC Vantage for Students
Perks of
RBC Vantage for Students
Your bank account gives you more for less:
See all your cost savings and rewards—in one place.
Keep track of the benefits you get with an eligible RBC bank account using the Vantage Snapshot in the RBC Mobile app.
Never worry about a lost card.
Easily lock a misplaced debit or credit card in the RBC Mobile app8. Unlock it just as fast.
Check your credit score12 for free.
Easily access your credit score in RBC Online Banking13 without impacting your credit rating.
Get a head start on investing.
Pay no management fees when you open an RBC Direct Investing account as a student14.
See more of your favourite events.
Receive exclusive access and ticket discounts to see some of your favourite artists, sporting events and performances.
Safely shop online.
With Virtual Visa Debit15, you can make secure online purchases using the money in your bank account.
See all your cost savings and rewards—in one place.
Keep track of the benefits you get with an eligible RBC bank account using the Vantage Snapshot in the RBC Mobile app.
Never worry about a lost card.
Easily lock a misplaced debit or credit card in the RBC Mobile app8. Unlock it just as fast.
Check your credit score for free.
Easily access your credit score12 in RBC Online Banking13 without impacting your credit rating.
Get a head start on investing.
Pay no management fees when you open an RBC Direct Investing account as a student14.
See more of your favourite events.
Receive exclusive access and ticket discounts to see some of your favourite artists, sporting events and performances.
Safely shop online.
With Virtual Visa Debit15, you can make secure online purchases using the money in your bank account.

Let's Get Started
Get $100 cash when you open a new RBC Advantage Banking for students account by May 31, 2023 and complete the criteria by July 31, 20231. Conditions apply.
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Get $100 cash when you open a new RBC Advantage Banking for students account by May 31, 2023 and complete the criteria by July 31, 20231. Conditions apply.
Sign up with Mobile
Opening up an RBC account in the RBC Mobile9 app is fast, simple, and secure. It typically takes about 10 minutes.
This is the best option for:
- International Students
- Students who are 14+ in Quebec and 13+ in all other provinces and territories
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You must have:
- A valid passport or Canadian driver’s license from AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, QC or SK
- Be ready to take a selfie to verify against your passport or driver’s license

Sign Up Online
Open a RBC account in just a few steps. It typically takes about 12 minutes.
This is the best option for:
- Student who are 20+
- Have a minimum 3 year credit history
- You must be the age of majority in the province or territory you live in
- You must have:
- A minimum of 3 years of credit history
- A Canadian address you have been living in for the last 6 months
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 Bonus Offer is $100 with an Eligible Personal Banking Account.
To qualify for the $100 you must open your first new Eligible Personal Banking Account by 9:00 PM EST on May 31, 2023 and complete one of the following Qualifying Criteria by 9:00 PM EST on July 31, 2023 using your Eligible Personal Banking Account:
i. a minimum of three (3) debit transactions;
ii. register your Eligible Personal Banking Account for Interac auto deposit and make one (1) e-Transfer using RBC Online Banking or the RBC Mobile app; or
iii. enroll for a Virtual Visa Debit Card and make one (1) transaction
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
NOTE: You must be at least 14 years of age to obtain an RBC Virtual Visa Debit card. As such, option iii. (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.
The $100 cash component of the Bonus Offer will be deposited into your Eligible Personal Banking Account within 2 to 8 weeks of completing the Qualifying Criteria, if applicable. Royal Bank of Canada may follow up with Eligible Student Clients to remind them to complete the Qualifying Criteria.
This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other Personal Banking Account offers. Royal Bank of Canada reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice, even after acceptance by you. For full details including defined terms visit rbc.com/student100terms (opens in new window).
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.
For full legal terms click here: www.rbc.com/leo25
The Bonus Offer will be credited to your Mydoh Wallet within 4-6 weeks of successful sign up. The Bonus Offer can be sent to your child as soon as it is deposited in your Mydoh Wallet, and your child can spend the Bonus Offer in-store or online, upon receiving the funds. The Bonus Offer cannot be withdrawn from your Mydoh Wallet within the first 30 days after it is credited. If you close your account within the first 30 days, the Bonus Offer will be deducted from any withdrawn funds. This offer cannot be combined with any other Mydoh offers. Royal Bank of Canada may cancel or modify this Bonus Offer at any time.