Accounts
Additional Account Options
Part of our low cost no cost commitment

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Accounts
Additional Account Options
Part of our low cost no cost commitment
Banking that fits your life
Whether you're looking for low-cost banking with added flexibility or specialized accounts for students and youth, we offer three smart chequing account options:
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These accounts can only be opened at an authorized Alterna Bank location.
Offered as part of the Commitment on Low-Cost and No-Cost Accounts.
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1 Student Life Package eligibility: to retain eligibility, you must provide proof of continued enrollment in post-secondary education by your account anniversary each year; failure to do so may result in your account being switched to the Basic package.
2 Discounted Fee for Seniors: If you’re 59 or older, you’ll start receiving a reduced fee beginning the month after your 59th birthday.
3 Newcomers are only eligible for a free account for their first year in Canada.
CS Alterna Bank is a member of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC).
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