Student Checking
A checking account can be an excellent learning tool on managing your money. Please keep in mind the following:
- A check/debit card is not a substitute for cash
- Money ultimately comes from you earning it - either from a job or other source of income
- When a check is written, the money gets subtracted from your account
- There are consequences when you overdraw from a checking account (in addition to tracking your spending in your checkbook, you should also build up savings to avoid an overdraft fee - see "Good to Know" below)
If you are under age 18, you will either need a parent on the account, or a job (with a paystub) to open a checking account at Glacier Hills Credit Union. Some of the benefits of our "First Time" Free Student Checking include:
- Free Checks
- No minimum balance
- Free online and mobile account access
- Free Visa Check Card
- Free Overdraft Protection
Think you're ready?
Stop in any branch and we’ll get you set up with the tools
to help manage your money responsibly.
Good to Know!
It pays to build up your savings. If for some reason you make a mistake and overdraw
from your checking account, free overdraft protection from Glacier Hills Credit Union will cover the withdrawl and save you a hefty fee. How does it work? Basically, we'll transfer the money from savings to checking to cover the amount.
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