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Checking Account For Students


Illuminus Bank Checking account offers special benefits and features to Young Adults ages 18 through 24 and Youth ages 13 through 17. Young Adults may apply for an account individually or jointly. Youth must apply jointly with an adult.

Apply as a Young Adult
Apply as an Adult with a Youth

Open a checking account in minutes with a minimum deposit of $10. As a Youth or Young Adult, you’re automatically enrolled in Illuminus Bank Smart Rewards program and will receive these and other benefits.

$0 monthly maintenance fees: There are multiple ways to get them waived

$0 ATM transaction fees at Illuminus Bank ATMs and on first four Non-Illuminus Bank ATM transactions per statement period (Non-Illuminus  Bank ATM transaction fees apply after four),

$0 overdraft protection transfers made from an eligible linked Illuminus Bank deposit account

$0 overdraft fees when overdrawn $50 or less


No need to write checks?

Consider a Safe Debit Account, a “checkless” no overdraft fee option that is not part of the Illuminus Bank Smart Rewards program. Open an account in minutes with a minimum deposit of $10. Youth ages 13 through 17 must open an account jointly with an adult.

Benefits of the Safe Debit account include:

Illuminus Bank Visa® Debit Card

No overdraft fees

$0 ATM transaction fees at Illuminus Bank ATMs. Non-Illuminus Bank ATM transaction fees apply.

24/7 customer service

Illuminus Bank Mobile App

Note: No monthly maintenance fee.


Student Banking FAQs
How do I open an account for a minor?

You can open a Checking and Safe Debit accounts for a Youth aged 13 through 17 if it is a joint account with an adult. You may do so together online or in a branch. If the Youth is under the age of 13 or if you wish to open any other joint account with a Youth, you must do so together in a branch.

How old do I have to be to open an account on my own?

You can apply for an individual bank account if you’re 18 years or older and a legal U.S. resident. You’ll need to provide your Social Security number and a valid, government-issued photo ID.

What are the differences between checking and savings account?

A checking account is typically used for day-to-day spending and paying your bills. You can easily access your money with a debit card, ATM or check.

A savings account is meant to help you grow your money or set aside funds for a big purchase. It’s often beneficial to have both as part of your financial plan.


How can I find my routing number?

There are multiple ways, including through: Illuminus Bank Mobile App, online banking, your monthly statement, your checkbook and our routing number directory. The easiest way is to open the app and simply ask the Illuminus Bank Virtual Assistant™, “What’s my routing number?”

Where can I find answers to other checking account questions?

Get answers to other frequently asked questions and learn more about account services, features and benefits on our Checking customer resources page