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THE BEST STUDENT CHECKING ACCOUNTS OF 2022

Choosing the right checking account for your child is important. Compare student
checking accounts offered at the top U.S. banks to find the right one.
Theresa Kim
Updated: Oct 02, 2022

One essential financial account is a checking account, which will become the
financial hub for almost every college student.



Not surprisingly, it's very common to turn to the nation’s largest banks in the
search for student checking accounts.

With widespread branch and ATM networks, big banks can provide convenience to
this young demographic.

The best part:

Many banks may offer a regular checking account with an added fee-waiver
requirement that applies to students.

Take a look at the student checking accounts offered at the top U.S. banks to
find the right one. Then, compare them to checking accounts from online banks,
which provide viable checking options for students.




U.S. BANK STUDENT CHECKING: BEST FOR ATM ACCESS

One of our top picks for college students from a national bank is the U.S.
Student Checking account.

The account has no monthly fee for students.

But, the best part is that there's no out-of-network ATM fee charged by U.S.
Bank on the first four (4) non-U.S. Bank ATM transactions (ATM operator fees may
still apply).

Furthermore, U.S. Bank offers a long list of great features that make it easy
for students to manage their account, including mobile check deposit and Zelle
personal payments.


CHASE COLLEGE STUDENT CHECKING: BEST FOR LARGE BRANCH & ATM NETWORKS

Another solid pick for a college student checking account is the Chase College
Student Checking Account.

Chase is one of the largest banks in the United States. That works to your
benefit because it means that you get access to a national network of branches
and ATMs.

You're can find a Chase location to make a deposit or withdrawal in many parts
of the country. 

And, again, there's no monthly fee for students enrolled in college.

Chase also aims to make the account easy to use despite the on-the-go lifestyle
of many college students. You can deposit checks from anywhere using the Chase
app. You can also use the built-in Zelle feature to send money to your friends,
even if they haven’t set Zelle up yet.

Read the editor's Chase College Student Checking review.


SCHWAB BANK INVESTOR CHECKING: BEST FOR STUDYING ABROAD

The Schwab Bank Investor Checking Account is perfect for students who might
study abroad.

One thing to note is that you must have a Schwab brokerage account to open the
account.

The good news is that the brokerage account does not charge a monthly fee or
have a minimum deposit. That makes it easy to open the account, and you can use
the brokerage to start investing if you ever have the money to spare.

The real benefit of the account is that you can receive unlimited ATM fee
refunds. This includes ATMs in the United States and abroad. You’ll never pay an
ATM fee again if you choose the Charles Schwab Investor Checking account.

Of course, ATM fee waivers are less impressive if there’s a monthly fee for the
account. Thankfully, there isn’t, regardless of the balance that you have in the
account.

Read a full editorial Schwab Bank Investor Checking Review.


CHECKING ACCOUNTS OFFERED BY ONLINE BANKS

Online banks are popular due to their low fees and high interest rates.

Generally, they don't offer checking accounts labeled for college students
because these accounts don't have monthly fees -- anyone (age 18 or older) can
open one without having to meet fee-waiver requirements.


AXOS BANK REWARDS CHECKING: BEST FOR LOW FEES

The Axos Bank Rewards Checking is another online checking account that is very
fee-friendly as there is no monthly fee and you will be reimbursed for any ATM
fees you incur at ATMs in the U.S.

As a bonus, the account offers a great interest rate. The interest rate you earn
will be based on the balance of your account. The higher the balance, the higher
the rate. It's a strong incentive to start building savings.

Read the editor review of the Axos Bank Rewards Checking account.


THE BASICS OF A STUDENT CHECKING ACCOUNTS




Student checking accounts are designed exclusively for college students, and
it's easy for first-time accountholders to adapt to banking.

They are offered at many banks and students can usually avoid the typical
monthly fees as long as they’re actively enrolled in a college or university.

Big banks offer a huge advantage for students as these financial institutions
are able to provide the convenience of many branches and widespread ATM networks
-- often having a presence on or near campuses.

The most common benefits include:

 * no minimum balance requirement
 * free checks
 * free debit card
 * online banking
 * mobile banking
 * teller access for deposits and withdrawals

These types of benefits should be considered when choosing the right student
checking account.


RESEARCH BANKS AND ATMS NEAR CAMPUS

Ideally, choose from major banks where there are multiple branches and ATMs on
or close to campus for easy access to cash anytime.

If there are no branches close to campus, use an ATM machine that doesn't belong
to the bank can result in ATM fees.

For this reason, it is best to have an account at a bank that waives these fees.

Note that the ATM owner may also charge a third-party ATM surcharge. That's in
addition to any out-of-network fee charged by the bank.

Tip: Even if your bank won't waive them, you can still avoid paying for ATM
fees with these tricks.


WHAT FACTORS TO LOOK FOR IN A COLLEGE STUDENT CHECKING ACCOUNT

Though we’ve offered some suggestions for good student checking accounts, you
should also do your own research.

You might be able to find an account that meets your needs better than the ones
that we’ve listed -- with greater consideration for banks that are closest to
school.



If you do want to research accounts on your own, look at these factors when
comparing the accounts.


MONTHLY FEES

Monthly fees are the number one thing you want to watch out for when you’re
opening a checking account. Bank accounts are supposed to be a safe place to
store your money.

Can you really call an account safe if its fees will eat into your balance each
month?

Many checking accounts these days charge monthly fees. Though most student
checking accounts don’t, there are a few that do.

If a checking account charges a fee, there is usually a way to avoid that fee.
You may have to meet a certain balance requirement or receive a direct deposit
each month.

When you’re comparing checking accounts, make sure to choose an account without
a monthly fee. If you must choose an account with a fee, make sure you can meet
the fee waiver requirements easily.

Paying even one monthly fee can erase the value of most other benefits an
account could offer.




STUDENT CHECKING ACCOUNTS MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEES

Bank Account Monthly Fee How to Avoid Fee Bank of America Advantage Plus $12
Monthly fee waived if enrolled in college and under 24, or a monthly direct
deposit of $250, or $1,500 avg. daily balance RBFCU $12 Monthly fee waived if
enrolled in college and under 24. Wells Fargo Everyday Checking $5 Monthly fee
waived with 10 debit card purchases/payments, $500 in total direct deposits,
$1,500 minimum daily balance, or linked Wells Fargo Campus ATM or Campus Debit
Card Chase College Checking $6 Monthly fee waived with if enrolled in college,
or have a monthly direct deposit, or a $5,000 avg. daily balance Citibank
Student Account *no longer available $0 Graduation or when no longer enrolled in
school U.S. Bank Student Checking $0 PNC Bank Virtual Wallet Student $7 Monthly
fee waived with if enrolled in college, or $500 total direct deposits, or $500
avg. daily balance, or avoid using a PNC branch Capital One 360 Checking $0 TD
Bank Student Checking $0 BB&T Student Banking $0 Monthly fee waived with if
enrolled in college SunTrust Essential Checking $7 Monthly fee waived with if
enrolled in college, 10 banking transactions, $500 total direct deposits, or
$500 min. daily balance




SHARED ACCESS

It's important to consider how convenient the branch and ATM access is for
parents or guardians. If parents want to deposit money to the student checking
account, try to choose a bank that has branches or ATMs close to home.

The disadvantage of online banks is that the only method of funding an account
is through electronic funds transfers, which usually takes longer to clear than
a cash deposit.

Some banks, like Chase, may require parents to become an authorized user on a
student’s checking account to deposit funds.


ONLINE AND MOBILE BANKING

College students may be more reliant on online and mobile banking -- making them
essential for student checking accounts.

Ensure that the account you choose offers the mobile banking features that you
need.

At a minimum, you want to be able to:

 * check your balance and view account activity
 * make mobile deposits 
 * make bill payments

You don’t want to be forced to visit your bank every time you need to do
something basic like transfer money.

Also look for additional features, like setting up automatic transfers or
account alerts. These can help you keep track of your money and avoid
overdrawing your account, which can result in nasty fees.

Features like Zelle, which lets you send money to friends, can be very important
for college students. Inevitably, you’ll go out for dinner and have to send
money to someone to cover your portion of the bill. If you live with roommates,
it can also be a good way to pay your part of the utility or internet bills.

Whatever account you choose, make sure it gives you the online and mobile
features that you want to use on a regular basis.


WHAT HAPPENS AFTER GRADUATION

Time flies. Those four years in college will fly by and before you know it, the
real world is here.

The best part:

Most accounts will allow graduates to maintain a free checking for a bit longer
than the traditional four years that it takes to get a college degree.

This extra year or two allows graduates to secure a stable source of income that
would help them meet fee waiver requirements of regular checking accounts --
which typically include direct deposit or minimum balances.

This won’t last and your graduates will have to transition to an “adult”
checking account sooner or later.

Although the policies may differ, one thing remains the same across the board --
you have to graduate from the student checking account once you’re no longer
considered a student.

Watch out:

If you don’t speak to your bank ahead of time, they will pick an account for
you.

In most cases, it will be a basic checking account, but in rare instances, they
may move your funds into a more expensive checking account.

To prevent this from happening, contact your bank as soon as you graduate or by
exploring these options.


CONCLUSION

Your checking account is an incredibly important part of your financial life.

That makes it very important that you choose an easy-to-use account. While
college students have very unique checking account needs, many banks offer
specialized accounts to meet those needs.

Carefully consider which checking account is right for your needs.

Choose an account with low or no fees and look for additional features that can
make a checking account even easier to use.






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SIMONMBT

SATURDAY, 17 SEP 2016 11:27 PM

Tyler, thanks for the tip! I'm sure many prospective students will looking into
Regions as an option. (The regional banks tend to be more fee-friendly anyway.)

TYLER_HOLDEN

MONDAY, 25 JUL 2016 5:10 PM

Regions Bank has a great student checking. It's free until they turn 26.
Includes free savings, debit card, online and mobile banking. If you are in the
south espically, you will find a Regions branch or ATM on SEC college campuses
and non-SEC schools will have a branch near by. ATMs are SmartDeposit so they
take cash and check deposits as well as cash checks.

After they turn 26, direct deposit of $500 or a average balance of $1500 is
required for it to be free. There is also a checking account where using your
debit card at least 10 times a month makes your account free.

MARIEKROUMAH

FRIDAY, 08 JUL 2016 7:02 AM

So the monthly fee waivers apply to you while in college, is that correct?

JUSTCALLMETOM

MONDAY, 26 JAN 2015 3:48 PM

It is simple indeed. An additional benefit we discovered last week is when she
'lost' her card and I was able to simply 'stop' the card's use without having to
cancel and reissue a new one. (10 minutes later she found the card...)

I haven't used checks in years and cash withdrawal hasn't been a need. The way
mobile systems are going, I expect the college world to 'slide' funds
electronically more and more.

She is not in college yet, so she may need a card that has free atm withdrawals.
I teach the value of a card that provides reward points.

SIMONMBT

MONDAY, 26 JAN 2015 3:15 PM

That's actually a rather simple way to equip a college student with a debit
card.

However, has it been an issue when she finds that she needs to write a check?
Also, cash withdrawals may be a regular occurrence. Any concerns over the ATM
fees with the PayPal debit card?

JUSTCALLMETOM

SATURDAY, 24 JAN 2015 1:47 PM

This can be done 100% free. I gave my daughter a Paypal debit card. An automatic
funds transfer ensures she always has money. When she needs extra funds, I
transfer into her account instantly. All free of charge.

THERESA_KIM

WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014 2:49 PM

Do you have any advice or tips for college students looking to open a student
checking account? Share your answers here! Thanks!

ANGELO_FRANK

WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014 1:31 PM

Please redo the chart because some of the fee waivers are difficult to tell for
which bank they apply to. Thanks.

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