If you are an international student in Canada, you may qualify for a student credit card as long as you have a student visa. Many Canadian financial institutions offer banking services (including credit cards) tailored to international students.

The best credit cards for students have no annual fee, a low income requirement (or none at all) and are available to people with little to no credit history. They also can have features that support people living on a budget, like a low interest rate and rewards like cash back on purchases. Some cards also offer partnerships with student-affiliated brands (like SPC+) to sweeten the deal. Note: Just because a card doesn’t have “student” in the brand name, doesn’t mean it can’t meet the needs of students.