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Student Checking

Banking awesomeness!

 
Welcome to the coolest club in town - Student Checking! This account is your trusty sidekick throughout your student adventures, bringing you all the convenience and support you need.
Check out these epic perks!
  • No maintenance fees
  • Rebates on ATM fees* in the U.S
  • Easy to use App
Hey, if you are under age 18, this account must be opened in branch and requires a parent or guardian as a joint account owner. No worries - we'll help you open your account!


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All you need to open:

  1. U.S. Social Security Number + a valid form of identification: i.e. Drivers license, Passport, etc.

  2. A funding source: i.e. Credit/Debit card or U.S. Checking/Savings Account

  3. Parent or guardian as a joint owner if under age 18
  4. A few minutes of your time





















FAQ

Opening a checking account is simple! You can either visit your local Newtown Savings Bank branch or open an account online.
If you are a current customer, all you need is a driver's license or state ID and your social security number. For new customers, you will need to bring two forms of ID, a valid primary ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID) and a secondary (non-picture) ID as well as your social security number. For minors under 18, if they do not have a primary ID we will accept two secondary IDs.
Checking accounts require a $25 minimum deposit to open. Some accounts also have a monthly maintenance fee. You can compare checking accounts to learn more about checking account types, features and maintenance fees. 
All deposits can be completed in branch, at a Newtown Savings Bank ATM, or after hours using the night drop. Checks can be deposited using mobile deposit through the NSB app (limits may apply). You can also set up direct deposit with most employers allowing for a faster process while eliminating the use of paper checks. 
 
If this is your first time doing a mobile deposit, the first step is to enroll. Once approved, select 'Deposit' from your dashboard. Enter the amount, select the account (if enrolled with more than one account), the app will require access to your camera in order to take a picture of the front and back of your check. Tap 'Continue' and you are all set! 
Our Funds Availability Summary outlines when electronic and check deposits are available.
Yes! You can add your Newtown Savings Bank Visa® debit card to your mobile wallet for quick, easy and secure transactions. You'll save time, have everything you need right from your phone and get the benefit of increased security. Learn more about Mobile Wallet.
You should receive your debit card in any of our branches or it can be obtained via US mail if preferred. Checks should be received within 7-10 business days after opening an account, if requested at account opening. You can begin using your debit card as soon as the card is activated and your Personal Identification Number (PIN) is set up.
The number for automated telephone banking is 844.211.1003 You can get current and available balance information, transfer funds and make payments between eligible accounts, check to see if a check has cleared or stop payment on a check, inquire about ATM or debit card transactions and activate your debit card.


*If you are under age 18, this account must be opened in branch and requires a parent or guardian as a joint account owner. Minimum deposit of $25 to open.
*Fees other ATM owners charge when you use your debit card at their ATM in the U.S. are reimbursed within one business day. See our Consumer Schedule of Charges(opens in a new window) for fees such as paper statement and inactivity fees.  A $10 monthly fee will be applied once the student turns 24 years old unless another Newtown Savings Bank checking account is selected.

We do not charge for mobile banking. Your mobile device provider may charge you fees. Please check with your carrier.
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Checking Offer Details
Offers are available for the above personal accounts opened from April 28, 2025, through June 30, 2025. To be eligible for these offer(s), all account holders must be new checking account customers (must not have had an open personal Newtown Savings Bank checking account within a 12-month time period). A qualifying direct deposit of $500 or more for Flagship Checking, or $100 or more for Free Checking, must be received into the respective checking account within 60 days after account opening and bonus amount will be deposited into the respective checking account by 8/31/2025. If your account balance is negative on or prior to 8/31/2025, the bonus will not be paid. A qualifying direct deposit is salary, pension, Social Security, or other regular monthly income, electronically deposited through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network by your employer or an outside agency. Non-qualifying direct deposits for purposes of this offer include transfers from one account to another (for example, transfers between your own accounts, or person-to-person transfers using a transfer service such as Venmo or Zelle®), or deposits made at a branch or ATM, or through mobile deposit. To earn a $50 bonus in your Student Checking Account, you must make 5 point-of-sale purchases with your debit card within 60 days after account opening (ATM transactions do not count as purchases) and bonus amount(s) will be deposited into the respective checking account by 8/31/2025. In conjunction with the checking offers described above, to earn a $50 bonus in your Statement Savings Account, you must open your account, deposit $300 or more, and maintain the balance daily for a period of 60 days, OR in conjunction with the checking offers described above, to earn a $150 bonus in your Basic Money Market Account, you must open your account, deposit $20,000 or more, and maintain the balance daily for a period of 60 days. Your savings or money market bonus will be credited to your account by 8/31/2025 if you meet both the checking requirements and the savings or money market balance requirements. Maximum $400 bonus per household and may not be combined with other offers. Personal checking, savings and money market accounts have a minimum deposit of $25 to open. The required minimum balances to waive monthly maintenance fees are as follows: $250 for Statement Savings; $1,000 for Basic Money Market account. Flagship Checking requires a $2,500 minimum daily account balance, or primary account owner maintains a $20,000 combined daily balance in all deposit accounts, including Certificates of Deposit, owned by the Primary Account Holder at Newtown Savings Bank to waive the monthly maintenance fee. The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) for Flagship Checking, Statement Savings and Basic Money Market account subject to change after the account is opened. The minimum to earn the APY is $0.01 for Flagship Checking, $10 for Statement Savings, and $20 for Basic Money Market. Fees may reduce earnings. If your checking, money market or statement savings account(s) are closed within 90 days after opening, the bonus amount(s) will be deducted at closing. You are responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes due on the bonus and we will report as income to the tax authorities if required by applicable law. Consult your tax advisor. Newtown Savings Bank employees are not eligible for these offers. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. We do not charge for mobile banking. Your mobile device provider may charge you fees. Please check with your carrier. Member FDIC

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