For Ukrainians arriving in Canada, CIBC offers BANKING SERVICES FOR NEW COMERS
Get started banking in Canada and get set up with a bank account designed for newcomers faster:
Plus, get $400 when you open a CIBC Smart Account for Newcomers as your first CIBC checking account. That’s over $500 worth of value in the first year after opening your first checking account.
SPECIAL OFFER.
No monthly fee for 24 months
TO OPEN:
You need to go to your nearest CIBC branch and ask to open an account
(“I would like to open a checking account for Newcomers”)
You must have a passport with a visa, work permit or study permit
You will then be given an appointment
At the appointment you will be asked a few questions (address, phone number, and SIN) as if you don’t have a SIN, it is not mandatory. At the end of the appointment, ask for a VOID CHECK (this is a sheet with all your account details, and it will also confirm your address for issuing a SIN and HEALTH CARD (OHIP))