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Student credit cards

Build your credit history, earn rewards, and take advantage of special offers, all while focusing on school.

Special Offer

Bundle your banking. Boost your rewards.

Already have the Preferred Package for Students and Youth and Money Master Savings Account? Add an eligible credit card to qualify for the Scene+ Student Banking Bundle and you could unlock up to $400 in value*.

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If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can apply online within minutes.

If you’re an international student, book an in-person appointment to apply. 

SCENE+

Scotiabank® Scene+TM Visa* Card (for students)

Earn up to 10,000 bonus Scene+ points within your first 3 months.1 Plus, get a 0.99% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for the first 9 months (2% fee per cash advance, 22.99% after that; annual fee $0).1


Annual fee

$0

Purchase interest rate

21.99%

Cash advance rate

22.99%

You could earn Up to 2X the points3

NO ANNUAL FEE

Scotia Momentum® No-Fee Visa* Card (for students)

Earn 5% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months (up to $2,000 in total purchases).1 Plus, get a 0.99% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for the first 9 months (2% fee per cash advance, 22.99% after that; annual fee $0).1


Annual fee

$0

Purchase interest rate

20.99%

Cash advance rate

22.99%

You could earn Up to 1% cash back2  

CASH BACK

Scotia Momentum® Visa* Card (for students)

Get a 0.99% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for the first 9 months (2% fee per cash advance; 22.99% after that; annual fee $49).1


Annual fee

$49

Purchase interest rate

20.99%

Cash advance rate

22.99%

You could earn Up to 2% cash back4

TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE

Scotiabank American Express® Card (for students)

Earn up to 5,000 bonus Scene+ points within your first 3 months (that’s up to $50 towards travel).4


Annual fee

$0

Purchase interest rate

21.99%

Cash advance rate

22.99%

You could earn Up to 3X the points1

LOW INTEREST

Scotiabank Value® Visa* Card (for students)

0% promotional interest rate on balance transfers for the first 9 months with a 1% balance transfer fee.1 Plus pay no annual fee in the first year.1


Annual fee

$29

Purchase interest rate

13.99%

Cash advance rate

13.99%

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Scotia Credit Card Protection

Help prepare for any kind of trip​

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ScotiaLine® Personal Line of Credit for Students

A tailored way to borrow money for school with flexible ​repayment options and competitive interest rates.