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Scotiabank Preferred Package Chequing for Student and Youth
$50
Scotiabank Preferred Package Chequing for Student and Youth
Bank Account · Apply through Finly
Cash back
$50
Finly rebate
$50
Get $50 rebate** + Earn up to $200(1) or up to $625 in value* on the Scotiabank Preferred Package Chequing for Student and Youth
Apply through Finly. Get approved by the financial institution. We e-Transfer your rebate via Interac, no points or portals required. Terms and conditions apply.**
Paid via INTERAC e-Transfer
Secure & private
$1,488,000+ 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.
- Subject to approval.
- For new accounts only.
- Only valid for online applications initiated through our offer link. In-branch applications are not eligible for rebate.
- Only 1 Scotiabank banking product per client is eligible for rebate.
The chequing account
Why Scotiabank Preferred Package Chequing for Student and Youth?
Preferred banking. Zero dollars a month. Why settle for a basic account when you can have Scotiabank's Preferred Package — completely free while you're a student or under 25? Unlimited transactions, Scene+ points on every purchase, and all the features of a full adult banking package, without the monthly fee.
How to earn the welcome bonus
Earn up to $200 welcome bonus when you open a new Preferred Package for Students and Youth ¹
To qualify for the $200 bonus offer:
- Open a new Preferred Package for Students and Youth (an “Eligible Account”) between July 2 and November 1, 2026; and
- Complete any two of the following activities in your Eligible Account within 60 days of Eligible Account opening:
o Set up and make at least 1 eligible automated and recurring direct deposit, which will recur monthly for a minimum of three (3) consecutive months, or
o Set up and make at least one (1) eligible recurring pre-authorized transaction which will recur monthly for a minimum of three (3) consecutive months, or
o Complete at least five online (5) Visa* Debit purchases using your ScotiaCard® anywhere Visa* Debit is accepted. Only the following Visa Debit transaction types are eligible: online debit purchases and in-store purchases made outside of Canada.
Student Bundle Offer: Earn up to $625 in value* with the Scene+TM Student Banking Bundle
1. $200 cash offer for new Preferred Package for Students and Youth customers
2. Earn 5% cash back on up to $2,000 in everyday purchases for the first 3 months (up to $100 value) on a Scotia Momentum® No-Fee Visa Card * (other Bundle eligible cards have different welcome offers)
3. 2,500 Scene+ points ($25 value) for new customers who combine the Preferred Package for Students and Youth Account with a new Money Master Savings Account
4. 30,000 Scene+ points ($300 value) when you bundle all 3 of the above accounts and complete certain qualifying transactions as part of the Scene+ Student Banking Bundle Bonus Offer
Offer Expiry: November 1, 2026
Fees & limits
Monthly fee
$0
Transactions
Unlimited
Interac e-Transfers
Unlimited
ATM (own network)
$0
ATM (Canada, other)
$2
Foreign currency
2.5%
Insufficient funds
$10
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.
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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.
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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.
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*Value of up to $625 in welcome bonuses and point value with the Scene+™ Student Banking Bundle includes $200 cash, up to $100 cash back, and up to 32,500 in Scene+ points (valued at up to $325) as follows:
- $200 cash offer for new Preferred Package for Students and Youth customers
- Earn 5% cash back on up to $2,000 in everyday purchases for the first 3 months (up to $100 value) on a Scotia Momentum® No-Fee Visa Card * (other Bundle eligible cards have different welcome offers)
- 2,500 Scene+ points ($25 value) for new customers who combine the Preferred Package for Students and Youth Account with a new Money Master Savings Account
- 30,000 Scene+ points ($300 value) when you bundle all 3 of the above accounts and complete certain qualifying transactions as part of the Scene+ Student Banking Bundle Bonus Offer.
Conditions apply. Please see Scotiabank® Scene+TM Student Banking Bundle Offer.
1To qualify for the $200 bonus (the “Offer”), you must:
- Open a new Preferred Package for Students and Youth (an “Eligible Account”) between July 2 and November 1, 2026; and
- Complete any two of the following activities in your Eligible Account within 60 days of Eligible Account opening:
o Set up and make at least 1 eligible♢♢ automated and recurring direct deposit, which will recur monthly for a minimum of three (3) consecutive months, or
o Set up and make at least one (1) eligible♢♢ recurring pre-authorized transaction, which will recur monthly for a minimum of three (3) consecutive months, or
o Complete at least five online (5) Visa* Debit purchases using your ScotiaCard® anywhere Visa* Debit is accepted. Only the following Visa Debit transaction types are eligible: online debit purchases, and in-store purchases made outside of Canada
♢♢ Click here for a list of eligible direct deposits and pre-authorized transactions. While a transaction may be included in these lists, certain exclusions may still apply and Scotiabank reserves the right to modify these lists and to determine whether a specific direct deposit or pre-authorized transaction is eligible for the Offer. Fund transfers initiated to other Scotiabank accounts (one time or recurring, e.g. credit card or savings account), to chequing or savings accounts held at other financial institutions, or to payment processing firms, are not eligible for the Offer.
Eligibility Exclusions: Individuals who are currently holders of a Scotiabank Chequing Account are not eligible for the Offer. Individuals who were previously holders of a Scotiabank Chequing Account within the last two (2) years are not eligible for the Offer. “Scotiabank Chequing Account” means any of the following accounts: Ultimate Package, Preferred Package, Preferred Package for Students and Youth, Scotia One Account, Basic Plus Bank Account, Basic Banking Plan, Basic Bank Account, Momentum Chequing, Power Chequing, Scotia One Service, Scotia Value, Student Banking Advantage Plan. Employees of Scotiabank are also not eligible for the Offer.
General Terms: The $200 cash bonus will be deposited to the Eligible Account within six (6) months from account open date provided all Offer conditions outlined above have been met. The Eligible Account must be open and in good standing until the time of payout of each bonus. The Eligible Account is not in "good standing" if: (i) it has a negative balance exceeding the authorized overdraft limit, or (ii) it has been in continuous overdraft for a period of three consecutive months. For joint accounts, only the primary account holder will receive the bonuses. The Offer is non-transferable and may not be duplicated. Limit of one (1) Offer per customer, regardless of the number of Eligible Accounts opened. If more than one (1) Eligible Account is opened, only the first Eligible Account opened will be eligible for the Offer. All rates, fees, features and benefits are subject to change. The Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers.
*No monthly account fee if you are under 25 years old or you must be a domestic or international student currently enrolled in a full time post-secondary program in Canada or the U.S.
Conditions apply. See Card Provider's website and Card Application for complete card details, terms and current offers. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accuracy of information.