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Best Of 2026 Award Winners

Our top-rated cards and accounts for students and young Canadians, hand-picked and reviewed.

KOHO Core

KOHO

🏆 2026 Award WinnerBest Card/Account for Building Credit & No Credit Check for Young Canadians

Students and young adults who want a free account that earns interest and builds credit

MBNA True Line® Mastercard

MBNA (TD)

🏆 2026 Award WinnerBest Low-Interest Credit Card

Low interest

TD Rewards Visa Card

TD Bank

🏆 2026 Award WinnerBest Travel Credit Card for Young Canadians

Budget travellers seeking no-fee rewards

BMO CashBack Mastercard for Students

BMO Bank of Montreal

🏆 2026 Award WinnerBest Overall Student Credit Card

Students wanting no-fee grocery cash back

Wealthsimple Chequing

Wealthsimple

🏆 2026 Award WinnerBest Banking Experience for Young Canadians

Investors who want banking + investing in one app

Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card

Tangerine

🏆 2026 Award WinnerBest No-Fee Cash Back Card

Customizable Cash Back

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