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4.3/5

Our editorial rating rationale

  • $0/month, no direct deposit or minimum balance required
  • 2% interest on every dollar, no qualifiers and no limit
KOHO Core

KOHO Core

4.3/5

KOHO

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🏆 2026 Award Winner
Best for: Beginners who want a no-fee account with no deposit requirements
No Annual Fee

on KOHO's website

A prepaid Mastercard with $0/month and no direct deposit or minimum balance requirement. Earns 2% interest on every dollar and 1% cash back on groceries, transit, and food & drink, with free secured credit building and credit score monitoring.

Exclusive offerKOHO X Maple Wallet$40 sign up bonus for Maple Wallet users, courtesy of our friends at KOHO.
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2026 Award Winner

This product won Best Card/Account for Building Credit & No Credit Check for Young Canadians in the Maple Wallet 2026 Best Of Awards.

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Annual Fee

$0

APR

0%

Cash Back

1%

Welcome Bonus

Exclusive $40 for Maple Wallet users

Reward Rates by Category

Groceries

1%

Dining

1%

Gas

1%

Key Features

$0/month, no direct deposit or minimum balance required
2% interest on every dollar, no qualifiers and no limit
1% cash back on groceries, transit, and food & drink
Free secured credit building included
Free credit score monitoring with no impact
Unlimited free Interac e-Transfers and low-fee International Money Transfers
Instant virtual card
Access to KOHO Cover: interest-free cash advances up to $500 with guaranteed approval and no credit check, available through the Cover bundle (from $2/month), which also includes a free credit report, financial coaching, and priority support

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