Free. Secure. Easy banking for your teen.

The Patelco Student Checking account (for ages 13-17) comes with a free Debit Mastercard® card that makes it easy for your teen to pay for movies, lunch, or boba while hanging out with friends.

Our top-rated Mobile App lets your teen stay on top of their finances on the go.

Allowing teens to manage their own money creates opportunities to teach good money habits and responsibilities.

We highly recommend that you and your teen meet with a Patelco team member to open their first checking account. You can meet online via Zoom or visit a branch near you.

Product Benefits

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Debit Mastercard® Card

$200 limit on debit card transactions and $100 limit on daily ATM withdrawals

Easy Money Transfers

Instant transfer from parent’s Patelco account or link to external account

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Top-rated Mobile App1

Access your accounts on the go

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30,000+ Fee-free ATMs

Find one near you

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Virtual Financial Mentor

Check out special courses just for youth, including Banzai Junior and Banzai Teen

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Financial Partner for Life

When your teen turns 18, easily convert to a regular free checking account

Frequently Asked Questions

Pay with Confidence 

Your Patelco checking account comes with a free Debit Mastercard® that lets you make purchases easily and securely:

  • Secure, contactless purchases with Debit Mastercard
  • Load your card to Apple Pay®, Google Pay®, or Samsung Pay®
  • Zero Liability and Extended Warranty on purchases
  • Mastercard Global Service™ emergency card replacement
  • Overdraft link to a Patelco Savings or Money Market account and pay no fees
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Start your teen on the path of lifelong financial success
Meet online or at a local branch to open a free Student Checking account.

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