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Youth Accounts

Looking for a fun way to start a *healthy savings habit* in kids? You’ve found it!

It's our Explorer Savings Account.

They’ll enjoy prizes, a cool progress Tracker Map, a booklet with games and recipes, encouragement from our friendly staff, and a savings account that grows right along with them.

It's just $10 to open with a parent or guardian on the account. And then the fun begins!

We'd love to help you show them that even a $5 deposit matters. They’ll get a stamp for each one. We'll celebrate their dedication and reward their choice to save.

Our bankers love to encourage the young ones. Please stop in, and we'll show you how to get started.







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Explorer Savings

For those explorers who want to earn interest and require limited withdrawls. 
  • Available for children of all ages 
  • Interest bearing account (check out our current interest rates here)
  • $10 minimum opening deposit required
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • No monthly service charge
  • Mobile and online banking available
  • Excessive withdrawal fee applies: $10 for each limited transaction in excess of 6 per calendar month
  • Once the minor turns 18, the account will convert to a Green Savings account*
  • Eligible to participate in Explorer Rewards: receive 1 stamp for each deposit made of $5 or more into the account, not to exceed more than 1 stamp each day. Once all 10 stamps are collected, the minor will earn a $5 account bonus!**

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Expedition Checking

For those explorers whose adventures would benefit from unlimited withdrawls and the ability to write checks. 
  • Available for children ages 8 to 17
  • Non-interest bearing account
  • $10 minimum opening deposit required
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • No monthly service charge
  • Unlimited deposits, withdrawals, check writing and transfers (subject to available balance)
  • Reduced overdraft fee applies; plus, if overdrawn $10 or less, the overdraft fee will be waived (continued overdraft fee applies if account is not brought to a positive balance within 3 business days)
  • Once the child turns 18, the account will convert to a Freedom Checking account*

Account Comparison

 
Features Explorer Savings Expedition Checking
Minimum Opening Deposit $10 $10
Minimum Balance Requirement No No
Monthly Service Charge No No
Earns Interest Yes No
Interest Payment Schedule Quarterly N/A
Check Writing Allowed No Yes
Online Banking Available Yes Yes
Explorer Rewards Eligible Yes No
Available to minors ages: All ages up to age 18 8 to 17-years-old























Primary account holder is the minor. Account must be owned jointly with an adult parent, grandparent or legal guardian. Fees for other services may be assessed. See consumer fee schedule and rate sheet for additional information.
 
*Freedom Account and Green Savings accounts are subject to different terms and conditions. 
 
**$5 bonus is considered interest and is subject to IRS and other tax reporting. Bonus provided within 5 days of completion of Tracker Map. Once minor has completed a Tracker Map, they may start another for an additional bonus reward.