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Student Checking

Why Choose SBIC's Student Checking Account?

$0 Monthly Maintenance Fee
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Enjoy a fee-free experience with no monthly maintenance charges, making it easier to save more.

24/7 Online and Mobile Banking
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Manage your account anytime, anywhere with our secure online and mobile banking services.

Easy Money Transfers to India
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Seamlessly send money to India when you need to, with included remittance services designed to make international transfers easy and affordable.

Free ATM Access
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Get up to five (5) domestic or international out-of-network ATM fees waived per statement cycle, saving you money wherever you are.

No Minimum Balance
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There’s no need to worry about maintaining a minimum balance—ideal for students on a budget

Paperless e-Statements
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Go green and avoid the $5 fee for paper statements with our required e-statements, keeping your finances organized and environmentally friendly.

Minimum deposit to openMonthly maintenance feeEarns interest
$25$0*No

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FAQs

About Student Checking Account

The Student Checking Account has no monthly maintenance fees. Up to five out-of-network ATM surcharges are waived per statement cycle. However, a $5 fee applies if you request a paper statement instead of using e-statements.

Yes, your Student Checking Account includes money transfer services to India, making it convenient for students with family or financial needs abroad. Standard fees, charges, and restrictions may apply.

You only need a minimum deposit of $25 to open your Student Checking Account at SBI California.

A Student Checking Account is a bank account designed specifically for students aged 18-25. It offers essential features like no minimum balance, no monthly maintenance fees, and convenient access to funds through online and mobile banking.

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*Monthly maintenance fee waived with $100 minimum daily balance or $1,000 combined daily balance in consumer deposits.

1These five (5) non-SBIC domestic or international ATM surcharges will be debited from your account at the time of the transaction and credited to your account on the same business day that the transaction is posted to your account

2Fees, charges, limits, and restrictions may apply.

2$5.00 fee issued for each paper statement requested.

For further information about terms and conditions, see the Terms and Conditions of Your Account and Personal Banking Schedule of Fees, call toll-free 1.877.707.1995 or visit a location near you.

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