BMO Student Chequing Account
$50
BMO Student Chequing Account
Bank Account · Apply through Finly
Cash back
$50
Finly rebate
Get $50 rebate + Earn up to a $200 Tech reward from Best Buy* on an approved BMO Student Chequing Account
Apply through Finly and get approved for the BMO Student Chequing Account to earn our Finly rebate — sent to your bank via Interac e-Transfer once your application is approved. Terms and conditions apply.**
Paid via INTERAC e-Transfer
Secure & private
$1.8M paid out to Canadians
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Rebate eligibility & offer terms
These rules determine whether you qualify for the Finly rebate on this offer. Skim them before clicking apply.
* / ** Terms and conditions apply.
- Only valid for eligible new account holders
- Each client is limited to a maximum of 1 cash back bonus
- There is a minimum of 3 days delay from when you complete the application and when it gets reported back for processing
The chequing account
Why BMO Student Chequing Account?
Your tuition is expensive enough. The BMO Student Chequing Account gives you unlimited everyday transactions with no monthly fee — so your bank account isn't another bill to worry about. Focus on school. We'll handle the rest.
How to earn the welcome bonus
- Open a new BMO Student Chequing Account and get a tech reward from Best Buy worth up to $200*
- Offer expires November 3, 2026
How to redeem Best Buy rewards
Follow these three easy steps:
- Open an account: Open a Student Chequing Account and make sure you are enrolled in a university, college or vocational school.
- Meet eligibility: Complete the required steps to unlock your reward.
- Redeem your reward: Receive an email within 3 weeks with your reward options and make your selection.
Fees & limits
Monthly fee
Transactions
Interac e-Transfers
ATM (own network)
ATM (Canada, other)
Foreign currency
Insufficient funds
Ready when you are
$50 is yours when you apply through Finly.
We e-Transfer your rebate via Interac after the financial institution confirms your approval and eligibility. No portals, no points — just real cash.
FAQ
Common questions, answered.
Still unsure? Reach out to support after signing up — we'll get back to you within a couple of business days.
Yes. The Finly rebate stacks with whatever sign-up offer or welcome bonus the institution provides. You get both.
Rebates are sent via Interac e-Transfer to the email on your Finly profile. Once your sign-up is verified, payments are typically processed within 10 days.
The financial institution reports the transaction back to us within a few days to a few weeks, depending on their reporting cadence. You can track the status from your Finly account.
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No — Finly rebates apply only to brand-new sign-ups. If the financial institution flags you as an existing customer for that product, the rebate won't apply.
Some accounts waive the monthly fee if you maintain a minimum balance or set up direct deposits. Any waiver options are listed in the fees & limits panel above. The financial institution makes the final approval decision.
Eligible Canadian bank deposits are insured by CDIC up to $100,000 per category. Coverage details depend on the institution — check the financial institution's site for specifics.
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*The Student Back to School Campaign is available until November 3, 2026
To qualify for the Student Back to School Campaign you must be:
• a student residing in Canada and open any of the following accounts at any
BMO branch or online at bmo.com during the Offer Period; or
• an international student who opens a Canadian Dollar Primary Chequing Account
with the Practical Plan under the Pre-arrival International Student Program
(“Pre-arrival Account”) and activate your Pre-Arrival Account as a Student
Chequing Account (defined below) during the Offer Period.
Full offer details and terms and conditions are below: https://www.bmo.com/pdf/student-offer-terms-and-conditions-en.pdf