A smarter way to bank

The U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account offers special benefits to students ages 13 through 24. Apply online in minutes with an opening deposit of $25.

Note: Young Adults ages 18 through 24 may apply individually or jointly. Youth ages 13 through 17 must apply jointly with an adult.

Take advantage of Smart Rewards®.

As a youth or young adult, when you open a U.S. Bank Smartly® checking account you’re automatically enrolled in the free U.S. Bank Smart Rewards® program. 

Save for the future with Bank Smartly® Savings.

You can start small. Open a Bank Smartly Savings account in minutes with a minimum $25 opening deposit. There are multiple ways to waive the $5 monthly maintenance fee. 1

Young Adults ages 18 through 24 may open an account individually or jointly, online or in a branch. Individuals ages 17 and under can open an account with an adult together in a branch.

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The verdict is in…. Our app is #1.

More than one million customers have given the U.S. Bank Mobile App an overall rating of five stars. Industry experts ranked us #1 for:

  • Best mobile app2
  • Best digital mortgage tools3
  • Best customer service features4
  • Best mobile check deposit5
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Take charge of your finances.

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Grow your financial knowledge.

Visit the U.S. Bank Financial IQ Student Center to discover a vast array of resources on topics relevant to you. Be sure to check out the U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Sweepstakes.

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Maximize your money’s potential.

Tap into an array of tools, programs and resources that work together to put you – and keep you – on the road to financial wellness.

Frequently asked questions

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Disclosures

  1. The $5 monthly maintenance fee is waived with the presence of a Bank Smartly® Checking or Safe Debit account or for accounts with a minor under the age of 18.

  2. Digital financial services benchmarking firm Keynova Group ranked U.S. Bank #1 for mobile banking apps in its Q3 2023 Mobile Banker Scorecard.

  3. The 2021 Kiplinger Best Financial Customer Service rankings gave U.S. Bank the highest score among mortgage lenders in its survey for best mortgage digital capabilities.

  4. In Business Insider Intelligence's fourth annual US Mobile Banking Competitive Edge Study in 2020, the U.S. Bank Mobile App was ranked No. 1 in customer service features.

  5. In its 2021 Mobile Deposit Benchmark report, Cornerstone Advisors rated the U.S. Bank Mobile App check deposit feature as number one in the industry for customer experience based on factors including deposit limits, error prevention, real-time status updates, auto-capture functionality and more. 

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