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Set your child up for success.

Opening a joint account with your child is a smart way to teach them financial responsibility. The U.S.Bank Smartly® Checking account offers special benefits for Youth ages 13 through 17.

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How to open a bank account for a minor

It’s easy. Most accounts can be opened in five minutes or less. Here’s what you’ll need.

For all bank accounts:

  • Both you and the minor must provide a valid primary ID, such as a state ID card, driver’s license, or passport. It must have a photo and cannot be altered or expired.
  • You may both be asked to provide a secondary form of ID, such as a student ID or a major credit card.
  • You must provide proof of address, such as a utility bill or financial statement.

For joint checking accounts:

  • The minor must be age 13 through 17 and will be auto-enrolled in the Youth customer group.
  • The account can be opened online or in a branch.
  • If you open it in a branch, you must both be present.

For joint savings accounts:

  • The minor can be any age.
  • The account can only be opened in a branch.
  • You must both be present to open the account.

Access Smart Rewards®

Open a U.S.Bank Smartly® checking account with your child and you’ll be auto enrolled in the U.S.Bank Smart Rewards® program.

These are just some of the benefits:

  • $0 monthly maintenance fees: Multiple ways to get them waived1
  • $0 ATM transaction fees at U.S.BankATMs and on first four Non-U.S.Bank ATM transactions per statement period (Non-U.S.Bank ATM transaction fees apply after four)2, 3
  • $0 overdraft protection transfers made from an eligible linked U.S.Bank deposit account 4
  • $0 overdraft fees when overdrawn $50 or less 5
  • Overdraft Fee Forgiven6 program
  • A campus banking program at participating colleges and universities
  • Complimentary access to Greenlight, 7 the family app that makes spending and saving fun using goal-setting games, money-earning chores and a debit account you can monitor. See why kids love it.

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No need to write checks?

Consider a Safe Debit Account, a “checkless” no overdraft fee option that is not part of the U.S.Bank Smart Rewards® program. Open an account in minutes with a minimum balance of $25 and you’ll enjoy these and other benefits:

  • The U.S. Bank Visa® Debit Card
  • No overdraft fees
  • $0 ATM transaction fees at U.S.BankATMs. Non-U.S.Bank ATM transaction fees apply2,3
  • 24/7 customer service
  • The U.S. Bank Mobile App

Note: The $4.95 monthly maintenance fee cannot be waived.

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It’s never too early to start saving.

Teach your child the value of saving. Open a joint U.S. Bank Smartly® Savings account at a branch with a $25 minimum opening deposit, then enjoy benefits that include:

  • Competitive interest rates across all balance levels8
  • Access to higher rates when Bank Smartly® Savings is paired with U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking
  • Automated saving and digital budgeting tools that help kids learn to manage money

The $5 monthly maintenance fee can be waived9if the account holder:

  • Is age 17 or younger
  • Has a Bank Smartly® Checking or Safe Debit account

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The verdict is in…. Our app is #1.

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

  • Best mobile app10
  • Best digital mortgage tools 11
  • Best customer service features12
  • Best mobile check deposit13

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Grow your financial knowledge.

We have tools and tips specifically designed for teens and their parents. Our Financial IQ provides an abundance of information on topics relevant to you and your teen.

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  1. Members of the military (requires self disclosure) and clients ages 24 and under and those 65 and over pay no monthly maintenance fee. All others can have it waived by meeting any one of the following criteria: Have combined monthly direct deposits totaling $1,000 or more; or keep a minimum average account balance of $1,500 or more; or presence ofan eligiblepersonalU.S.Bank credit card; or qualify for one of the four Smart Rewards®tiers (Primary, Plus, Premium or Pinnacle).

    The average account balance is calculated by adding the balance at the end of each calendar day in the statement period and dividing that sum by the total number of calendar days within the statement period. Other fees may apply.

    Please refer to theConsumer Pricing Information(PDF) disclosure for more details.

  2. ATM Transaction Fee. U.S. Bank will assess this fee for each ATM Transaction conducted at the Non-U.S. Bank ATM. Non-U.S. Bank ATMs are defined as any ATM that does not display the U.S. Bank logo in any manner, physically on the ATM or digitally on the screen.

    ATM Surcharge. Non-U.S. Bank ATM owners may apply a surcharge fee on ATM transactions at their ATMs. U.S.Bank participates in MoneyPass®, an ATM surcharge free network. To find MoneyPass ATM locations, select “visit the MoneyPass locator” at the bottom of our ATM locator search results to be taken to the MoneyPass website. If you use an ATM that uses the MoneyPass® Network and are charged a surcharge fee, please call us at 800-USBANKS (872-2657) for a refund of the surcharge fee.

    Please refer to the Consumer Pricing Information (PDF) disclosure section titled Miscellaneous Checking, Savings or Money Market Fees for a summary of ATM transaction fees.

  3. When changing checking account types, corresponding Non-U.S.Bank ATM transaction fee waivers will become available on the first day of the next statement cycle. ATM transaction fee waivers are only applicable for your U.S.Bank Smartly® Checking accounts.

  4. If you have linked eligible accounts and the negative Available Balance in your checking account is $5.01 or more, the advance amount will transfer in multiples of $50. If, however, the negative Available Balance is $5 or less, the amount advanced will be $5. The Overdraft Protection Transfer Fee is waived if the negative Available Balance in your checking account is $50 or less.

    Note: If you have Overdraft Protection and your account becomes overdrawn, Overdraft Protection funds will be accessed before the account is eligible for U.S. Bank Overdraft Fee Forgiven.

    Refer to Your Deposit Account Agreement (PDF) section titled Overdraft Protection Plans for additional information.

  5. In the event the Available Balance at the end of the business day is or would be overdrawn $50.01 or more and the transaction paid is $5.01 or more, an Overdraft Paid Fee may be assessed for each item. In the event the Available Balance at the end of the business day is or would be overdrawn $50.00 or less, a fee will not be assessed. U.S. Bank limits the number of charges to a daily maximum ofthreeOverdraft Paid Fees per day, no matter how many items we pay on your behalf.

  6. Consumer checking accounts (excluding Safe Debit accounts) assessed an Overdraft Paid Fee may qualify for a fee waiver. The Overdraft Fee Forgiven period starts the first day your Available Balance becomes negative and you were charged an Overdraft Paid Fee(s). U.S.Bank will review your account at the end of the Overdraft Fee Forgiven period (11 p.m. ET) and if your Available Balance (excluding the Overdraft Paid Fees and including immediate and same day deposits), is at least $0 we will waive Overdraft Paid Fee(s) charged. Deposits that generally will qualify for Overdraft Fee Forgiven include: ACH and electronic deposits, cash deposits, wire transfers, ATM deposits at U.S.Bank ATMs, check deposits in branch and internal transfers from another U.S.Bank account. Deposits that generally will not qualify for Overdraft Fee Forgiven include: Mobile check deposit, extended hold placed on a deposit and deposits into new accounts opened less than 30 days where funds are generally made available the fifth business day after the day of your deposit. Refer to the Determining the Availability of a Deposit – All Accounts section ofYour Deposit Account Agreement (PDF) for full funds availability details.

  7. U.S.Bank customers are eligible to receive the Greenlight Select plan complimentary when an eligible U.S.Bank checking account (excludes Safe Debit and Electronic Transfer accounts) is added as a funding source. You are required to be an authorized transactor on the U.S.Bank account, be at least 18 years of age, and be enrolled in online banking. Your U.S.Bank checking account(s) must be the preferred funding source for your Greenlight account for the entirety of the partnership. If your U.S.Bank checking account(s) cease to be the preferred funding source for your Greenlight account or you add a funding source that is not an eligible U.S.Bank checking account, you may be charged a monthly fee by Greenlight. In-app upgrades will result in additional fees. Subject to Greenlight identity verification. See greenlight.com/terms for additional information. Offer subject to change.

  8. Variable rate account– Interest rates are determined at the bank’s discretion and may change at any time. Speak to a banker for current deposit rates, disclosures on rates, compounding and crediting and other balance information.

  9. 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.

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

  11. 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.

  12. InBusiness Insider Intelligence'sfourth annualUS Mobile Banking Competitive Edge Study in 2020, the U.S.Bank Mobile App was ranked No. 1 in customer service features.

  13. 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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The U.S.Bank Visa® Debit Card is issued by U.S.Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

Refer to Your Deposit Account Agreement (PDF) and the Consumer Pricing Information (PDF) disclosure for a summary of fees, terms and conditions that apply.

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FAQs

What is needed to open a minor bank account? ›

Required documentation
  • Identification for the minor (e.g. social security card, birth certificate, school ID, passport)
  • Identification for the adult (e.g. driver's license or passport)
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Does US Bank offer kids accounts? ›

The U.S. Bank Smartly ® Checking account offers special benefits and features to Young Adults ages 18 through 24 and Youth ages 13 through 17. Young Adults may apply for an account individually or jointly.

Can a minor open a bank account without an adult? ›

Minors 13 years or older can open a savings account individually or with an adult co-owner. Minors under 13 must have an adult co-owner.

Does my child need to be present to open a bank account? ›

The minor must be age 13 through 17 and will be auto-enrolled in the Youth customer group. The account can be opened online or in a branch. If you open it in a branch, you must both be present.

How do I open a bank account for my minor child? ›

You need to fill out the form for opening the account, with the minor as the first account holder, and you as the joint holder. You also need to submit your photographs along with this form. Some banks ask for the minor's photograph as well. You need to submit the child's birth certificate as age proof.

Which bank is best for minor account? ›

Summary of Best Bank Accounts for Minors
Savings AccountForbes Advisor RatingMinimum Monthly Average Balance
HDFC Bank Kids savings account4.7INR 5,000
ICICI Bank Young Stars savings account4.6INR 2,500
SBI savings account for minors4.5No average monthly balance requirement
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Can I open a child's bank account online? ›

Opening a bank account for a child

For children under 16, the bank account will need to be opened by their parent, guardian or grandparent either in a branch or online.

What is the best kids bank account? ›

In this guide
  • Tips on teaching kids to save.
  • Children's easy access: deposit lump sums. Nationwide: 5% on up to £5,000. Yorkshire BS: 4.55% on up to £1m. Halifax: 3.25%, all can open online.
  • Children's regular savers: save small amounts monthly. Saffron BS: 5.8% variable. Halifax: 5.5% fixed for a year.
  • Children's savings FAQ.

Can a minor get a debit card without a parent? ›

How To Get a Debit Card as a Teen. If you're a teen and want to get a debit card for yourself, you'll need to apply for one with a parent or guardian. As a minor, you can't open a personal checking account alone. Most teen debit cards come with a companion app, so you can download the app and start an application.

Do banks allow minors to open accounts? ›

How old do you have to be to open a bank account? At RBC, we have bank account options for every age: For kids age 0-12, check out the Leo Young Saver's Account. For full-time students age 13+ (14+ in Quebec), check out RBC Advantage Banking for students.

What is the best account to open for a child? ›

Best Investment Account for Kids: 5 Options
  1. Custodial Roth IRA. If your child has earned income from a part-time job, they may qualify for a custodial Roth IRA. ...
  2. 529 Education Savings Plans. ...
  3. Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. ...
  4. UGMA/UTMA Custodial Accounts. ...
  5. Brokerage Account.

How much money can I put in my child's bank account? ›

You can give a child any amount of money, or invest it for them, but if you're a parent or stepparent there are special rules: If you have given your child money that earns over £100 a year in interest, dividends, rent or any other investment income, the interest will be taxed as if it were yours.

Can you open a child's bank account online? ›

Can I open a children's account online? Yes, you can open a children's account online today. Whether a parent or guardian needs to be present depends on the age of the child and the type of account you're looking to open. If you're looking to set up a pocket money card for your kid online, it's easy.

Can a parent take money out of a child's bank account? ›

Any deposits or gifts made to the account are irrevocable, meaning they can't be changed or reversed. All the account's holdings pass, irrevocably, to the minor at the age of majority. 1 In contrast, many college savings plans, such as 529 accounts, allow parents to retain control of the funds.

Can a grandparent open a bank account for a grandchild? ›

When opening a savings account for a grandchild, you may have the option of an individual account or a joint account. If you choose a joint account—to share with the child's parent, for example—you'll need to enter the personal information of each account holder.

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