Get $100 with campus banking.
Open a checking account from this page and complete the following steps within 90 days of account opening – it’s that easy. Offer ends February 26, 2026.1
Open a checking account from this page and complete the following steps within 90 days of account opening – it’s that easy. Offer ends February 26, 2026.1
Note: Use the Apply button above and we’ll apply the promotional offer to your application for you. If you apply for your checking account from a different page, you won’t be able to get the offer.
Young Adults ages 18 through 24 may open an individual or joint account online or in a branch. Those ages 17 and under may open an account with an adult together online or in a branch. There are multiple ways to waive the $12 Monthly Maintenance Fee by completing certain account activities.2 Account holders 24 and under pay no Monthly Maintenance Fee.
Now is a great time to start building a solid financial foundation. Bank Smartly, a banking suite where accounts work together for competitive rates and relevant rewards from dollar one, can help you get on the right path with easy money management tools and simple ways to waive fees.
Ready to get more from your money? U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking gives you more control, insights, and support as you build your future. Opening an account with a minimum deposit of $25 unlocks a world of banking value on day one, with helpful digital tools, personalized financial guidance, and benefits built to grow with you.
Smart Rewards® is complimentary with your Bank Smartly® Checking account. You’re automatically enrolled and instantly eligible for benefits like:
Save and earn more with competitive rates from your first dollar deposit when you open a Bank Smartly® Savings account. Set goals, grow your money, and take advantage of a complete view of your savings. Get started with a minimum $25 opening deposit and enjoy the following benefits:

Earn cash back while building credit12 for the future – and you may be able to graduate to a traditional card over time.
Already have credit established? You may qualify to earn rewards with the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card.

You could win up to $20,000 in scholarships.
U.S. Bank has committed to supporting students with financial resources, rewarding innovative thinking and more.
Complete our free, in-app lessons about personal finance topics. The more modules you finish, the more scholarship money you could win!
U.S. Bank received the 2023-2024 Money Best Banks for Students award in August 2023.
The U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card was named as the Best-Of Awards Winner for Best 0% APR Credit Card by Nerdwallet.*
U.S. Bank has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.
You can apply at any of these eligible branch locations:
If you don’t see your preferred branch in this list, please apply online through this page.
New money means that funds were not transferred from another U.S. Bank product or account but rather were received from an external source.
There are multiple ways, including through: the U.S. 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 U.S. Bank Smart Assistant®, “What’s my routing number?”
Learn more about finding your routing number.
Report your card as lost or stolen as soon as possible. You’ll need to contact both your school’s card office and U.S. Bank. Call us at 800-USBANKS (872-2657) or you can call or visit a U.S. Bank branch.
Follow our five-step guide to establish good habits and credit history.
Use our login assistance tool to help recover your username and password.
Get answers to other frequently asked questions and learn more about account services, features and benefits on our customer service page.