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:
The U.S. Bank Mobile App makes it easier to manage your money, with easy-to-use tools in one place including:
Quickly link all your accounts, even ones at other banks, using our mobile app. Then, use our budgeting tool and personalized insights to get a clear picture of your finances.

Earn cash back while building credit14 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.
Set your sights on success with the help of a goals coach. Our goals coaches are available to help you prep for a lifetime of wise, informed decisions with free financial and non-financial goal setting strategies and budgeting tools.
Being smart about your finances starts right now, and changes what your future looks like. U.S. Bank is here to help you learn how to make the best choices for you.
Visit the U.S. Bank Financial IQ Student Center to discover a vast array of resources on topics relevant to you.
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.
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.
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. Learn more about the differences between checking and savings accounts.
Get answers to other frequently asked questions and learn more about account services, features and benefits on our Checking customer resources page.
The Combined Qualifying Balance requirements for each tier are as follows:
If your daily Combined Qualifying Balance (CQB) qualifies you for a tier upgrade, you will be moved to the higher tier (within 5 business days). You will remain in that tier until you qualify for a higher tier based on your daily CQB, or the calculated monthly CQB qualifies you for a higher or lower tier. Tier downgrades will only occur at the end of every month. If the Bank Smartly Checking account is closed, the Smart Rewards benefits will cease.