[CIBC] CIBC $350 Welcome Bonus for CIBC Smart Account opened ONLINE Oct 1-30, 2020, plus 12 months no fees

CalgaryBen wrote: ↑ Don't worry... it's been like this since the start of this offer, which began at the end of February this year. It's not an "upgraded" offer, just two over-lapping offers (12 months no fees, plus $300/350 account opening bonus). When I opened mine back in March, a rep indicated that as long as the account opening date met the timeframe for the welcome bonus, it would be received (even though offer banner/details may not have appeared). And, without having to chase it, I did in fact receive the bonus in August (without further action/intervention).

There are still occasional radio and TV ads for the welcome bonus, so I think it's a well-established campaign. If the application was completed fully online, and you fulfill the requirements, you should see your $350 in March 2021 automatically.

JJackJi wrote: ↑ Yep I did go through with my application. I'll have to call them and ask if I qualified for the promo.

mr2711 wrote: ↑ Weird. So applied for spouse's account online and got a webpage indicating that she needs to visit branch. She also got an email with link to book appointment. Booked appointment and went to branch. She was told that if since her application is being processed in branch she will get only $300 and not $350. In her case no account # was generated. People who are getting account # after applying online but going to branch for only verification will still get $350.

So, if no account # generated after applying online and application processed in branch = $300
if account # generated after applying online and going to branch just for id verification = $350

mzzz29 wrote: ↑ Did you apply for yourself as well? But yourself did receive bank account# or something like this to show you did apply online successfully? Thanks

Coffeebeanz wrote: ↑ I agree. CIBC's application process for this promo is indeed confusing. They're too lazy (or cheap) to get someone to code and properly make new pages with the correct product info and email for overlapping promos.

Your new bank Account # is actually generated on the "Congratulations" webpage (which I believe is the last page).

You will see "Congratulations [Your Name]", below it your new product: CIBC Smart Account 12 Month Fee Rebate Offer along with (7 digit) Account # below it.
(So.... maybe a tip for others that apply is to screenshot this page to show the system opened up an account)

The welcome email doesn't generate that. It just says next step: setup Online banking if you haven't yet. But it does have a reference number below in the email which you can call Customer Service to confirm that your account is open and get your Account #
Next, you should be receiving an email regarding your CIBC client card in the next 3-7 days. (Either to go into branch or it's being mailed)

mr2711 wrote: ↑ Yes. Applied for self as well and got message to visit branch. Didn't get any account #. Had to visit branch to open account. Will get only $300

Quid Pro Quo wrote: ↑ Received e-mail:

We have received your online application for new account and unfortunately, we were unable to complete your application. To activate and begin using your new account please visit any CIBC Banking Centre. Please be sure to bring with you
valid ID.

After your new account is activated, visit CIBC Online Banking® for 24/7 access to your account.

Could it be that I opted not to provide my SIN?

TonyW3061 wrote: ↑ Hi there, did you receive the email from this address Mailbox.RemoteAccountOpen@cibc.com? I got the same message.

Quid Pro Quo wrote: ↑ I received the e-mail from "NoreplyCIBCDigitalChannel, Mailbox" at Mailbox.NoreplyCIBCDigitalChannel@cibc.com

TonyW3061 wrote: ↑ Thanks. It's weird I had to register through a 'Proofpoint' Secure messaging service to view this message.