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Student Choice® Checking

It pays to start early.
Gain financial independence.

Student Choice® Checking account for members 13 to 17 years old.

Enjoy the following FREE benefits*:

  • Get paid up to two days early with early direct deposit
  • Debit Card with $310 daily limit
  • Send and receive money via Zelle®
  • Up to $25 per month reimbursement for ATM fees**
  • No monthly maintenance fees for anything
  • No overdrafts allowed to keep spending in check
  • Convenient Digital Banking, and Bill Pay
  • Over 30,000 ATMs & over 5,000 shared branches 
Frequently Asked Questions

Student Choice® Checking FAQs

To open a Student Choice ® Checking account, please call us at 877.275.2228 or visit your closest branch location.

The transaction will be blocked and both joint account owners will receive notification of an attempted overdraft.

The member will receive an email notice to switch their account type to a new checking option, such as Rewards Checking.

The parent member may or may not remove their joint account ownership when the student member transitions to a new checking option.

 

The CCU Student Visa Credit Card is a great way to start building good credit and financial responsibility.

 

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Pay bills, get cash, and transfer money, all without monthly fees. Plus, zero minimum balance.

Bank anytime, anywhere.

Download the CCU mobile app for fast, secure access to your accounts, easy transfers, mobile check deposits and more.

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*Minimum $5.00 opening deposit required.

**We offer over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide and we refund fees charged by other bank ATMs when you meet your minimum Rewards Checking requirements.