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For a GIC account, a minimum deposit of $20,635 CAD is required; a family can fund it via one or multiple wire payments.

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<h3>CIBC International Student Banking Offer (ISBO)</h3> <p>As an international student who is preparing to study abroad, we know there’s a lot to do before you arrive, and that the banking system in Canada may be different from the one in your home country. That’s why we developed the CIBC ISBO Program. At CIBC, we’re dedicated to supporting you at every step of your journey in Canada</p> <h3>Key Program Highlights:</h3> <ul> <li>Use our secure online platform to submit your application within 5 minutes</li> <li>Conveniently make payments in your preferred currency with no additional fee prior to arrival in Canada</li> <li>Once funds have been deposited into your GIC Program account, you’ll receive a confirmation of funds letter for study permit application</li> <li>View the status of your application in real-time on our online platform</li> <li>Our team of experts is available to assist you 24 hours a day and 7 days a week in multiple languages</li> </ul> <h3>Additional Benefits:</h3> <ul> <li>Enjoy the perks of unlimited transactions and no monthly account fees up until six months after your graduation date (up to four years)</li> <li>Access to free Interac e-Transfers for transferring money from one Canadian account to another</li> <li>Credit card options with $0 annual fees and a minimum limit of $1000 are available.</li> </ul>

<p>The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) and IDP are collaborating to provide students with the ability to purchase a GIC prior to their arrival in Canada to meet the proof of financial support requirement for their study permit application. At TD we offer the following:</p><ul><li>No application fee to open the GIC, with interest accruing at a competitive rate even before arrival in Canada.</li><li>Funding your GIC is simple and flexible by allowing family and friends to fund your account over one or multiple wire payments.</li><li>The TD Student Chequing Account comes with no monthly fee and unlimited transactions, until the customer is 23 years old or with proof of enrolment in full-time post-secondary education.</li><li>One simple online application to open both a TD Student Chequing Account and a TD International Student GIC. There is no limit to the number of wire (transfer) payments you can send to your TD Student Chequing Account until you arrive in Canada.</li><li>Ability to monitor the TD Student Chequing and TD International Student GIC accounts using online banking even before arrival in Canada.</li></ul><p>* To qualify for this offer, customers must leverage IDP’s unique URL for the TD International Student GIC Program. Customers will be reimbursed the incoming wire (transfer) for the first wire payment only. This offer is subject to change.</p><p><i>* Posting information relating to TD is not, and should not be construed as, solicitation or invitation for availing services, by TD. Information by TD in relation to ISGIC program will be available to non-Canadian residents only at their request.</i></p>

<p>ICICI Bank Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank Limited. ICICI Bank Canada, is one of the preferred banks within the Indian international student community for providing convenient options for proof of funds required for Student visa application. ICICI Bank Canada has teamed up with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada’s largest Bank, to offer a seamless banking experience in India and Canada.</p> <p>ICICI Bank Canada offers a seamless process when applying for the Student Partnership Program and activating your Student Account upon landing:</p> <ul> <li>Apply with your IDP Counsellor or from the comfort of your home and get an account instantly.</li> <li>Fund your Student Account from an account in either your name or that of your Parent or Spouse. Receive the Investment Balance Certificate (IBC) within 4 hours of receipt of funds.</li> <li>Get up to 50% of your amount as initial deposit (choose from an instalment GIC, cashable GIC) or redeem the full amount upfront, upon arrival and activation in Canada.</li> <li>Activate your Student Account upon arrival in Canada and get a best-in-class Student Deposit Account with RBC.</li> </li></ul> <p><strong>Key benefits and features:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Exclusive offers on RBC Student Account.</li> <li>RBC Credit Card with a limit up to $2000 (CAD) - T&C Apply.</li> <li>Access to over 1,200 RBC branches and 4,200 ATMs across Canada.</li> <li>Anytime, anywhere banking with the RBC Mobile App</li> <li>24/7 customer support in India and Canada.</li> <li>Top-up your initial funding amount and get an updated IBC with combined balance.</li> <li>Automated transfer of funds in your choice of instalments to your linked RBC Student account.</li> </ul>

<p>With Simplii Financial, international students can access a suite of financial services through the ISBO Program to make their banking journey in Canada as successful as possible!</p> <ul> <li> Submit your application online in just 5 minutes</li> <li> Receive a proof of funding letter for your study permit application within one business day of us receiving funds</li> <li> Take advantage of our no fee offer when you select to send funds in your local currency</li> <li> Easily apply for a Simplii Credit Card with a credit limit of up to $2,000 without any prior Canadian credit history while you complete your ISBO application</li> <li> Completely digital process to activate your account upon arrival - no need to visit a physical location</li> <li> Our team of experts is available to assist you 24 hours a day and 7 days a week</li> </ul> <h3>Additional Benefits:</h3> <ul> <li> Enjoy no-fee daily banking with no minimum balance required</li> <li> Get access to free Interac e-Transfer® transactions and outbound payment services, like Global Money Transfer</li> <li> Multi-language support is available to answer any questions you may have</li> </ul>

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