Bank Smartly Checking for teens
Enjoy a $0 monthly maintenance fee,1 contactless debit card and more.
Debit card: Shop in-store or online, grab food with friends and lock or unlock your card anytime.
Mobile banking: See where your money goes and send cash to friends fast.
Smart Assistant: Get tips on spending and learn how to use your account and debit card.
Stay in control: Easily manage the account via mobile and online banking.
Seamless transfers: Move money quickly from any U.S. Bank or external account.
Shared ownership: Request two debit cards – one for you and one for your teen – while enjoying the benefit of waived Monthly Maintenance Fees.1
Explore tips and tools to master banking basics, make the most of digital banking, stay secure and save smarter – all designed for teens taking their first steps in finance.
Start strong
Ready for your first checking account or teen debit card? Learn the essentials, like how to deposit checks and avoid overdrafts, to keep your finances on track.
Most banks let teens ages 13 to 17 open a checking account, but it’s usually a joint account with a parent or another adult. The adult helps manage the account by keeping an eye on it, making transfers, deposits and setting spending limits. This gives teens hands-on practice with managing money. When the teen turns 18, they can take full control by opening a new account in their own name.
Your teen can access their money quickly, depending on the type of deposit. Cash deposits and direct deposits are available right away, while other deposits may have holds. They can use their phone to pay, send money or visit an ATM. With the best tools to manage their money, they’ll be ready for anything – whether it’s buying a snack or shopping for clothes online.
You can check balances, set up alerts6 for purchases and create optional spending limits within mobile and online banking. These tools help build trust. Your teen manages their money on their own while you stay in the loop.
This account helps teens build real-world financial skills with tools like a debit card, savings and spending goal trackers and overdraft protection. They can access financial education resources, manage their account easily with the mobile app, and make smarter choices. Parents can set ATM and purchase limits and get alerts6– offering a safe, guided way to learn budgeting and saving. Smart Assistant is available 24/7 for account and debit card questions.
When your teen turns 18, the account can continue to be used as before. While it doesn’t automatically change over, they can work with a banker to explore options for transitioning to an individual account that suits their needs. You can choose to keep or remove parent access, which helps them on their path to managing their own money in the best way possible.
The account works with popular payment apps like Venmo, Zelle®, Apple Pay and Cash App. You can shop safely by tapping your card to pay, using a digital wallet or checking out online with tools like Paze.
Stay protected with powerful security tools designed for your peace of mind. Safeguard your account by locking your card instantly in the app, setting real-time spending alerts6 and relying on fraud protection for unauthorized charges.7 Our Digital Security Guarantee shields your money while you build the smart habits necessary to keep your information secure.
The best choice depends on what the teen needs and what the adult prefers. Full-service banks are a popular option because accounts are safe, user-friendly and offer many helpful features. These include an easy-to-use mobile app with digital tools, spending alerts,6 debit card controls and tools to learn about money. Parents can co-own the account and keep an eye on it, while teens get real-world practice managing money.