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First Checking

Welcome to Banking 101

Ready to teach your teen money management? First Checking offers financial freedom with the security of a joint checking account.1 No fees, plus skills to last a lifetime.

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Earn 0.10% APY*

Zero monthly maintenance fees

Zero overdraft and non-sufficient fees

Designed to introduce your teenager to personal finance.

  • For ages 13-17 years old
  • Earn 0.10% APY*
  • Zero monthly maintenance fees
  • Zero overdraft or non-sufficient funds fees
  • Up to $12 domestic ATM fee reimbursements per month
  • Daily transaction limits ($100 cash, $500 debit)

Manage your teen’s account from your phone.

  • View your teen’s spending.
  • Sync your accounts to one dashboard.
  • Lock and unlock your teen’s debit card.
  • Set up account alerts.
  • Enable biometric login for extra security.

Security You Can Count On

  • 2-Step Authentication

    For identity verification, we ask questions that only you know the answer to or we'll send a security code to your registered device.

  • SSL Encryption

    Our 128-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption ensures your data remains private and secure.

  • Anti-Virus and Malware Protection

    We execute regular updates to detect and prevent viruses and malicious software.

  • Automatic Logout

    Inactive sessions are automatically logged out to prevent unauthorized data collection or use of your accounts.

  • Account Monitoring

    All accounts are regularly monitored for potential fraud.

  • Usernames and Passwords

    We do not and will not share your usernames or passwords.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are a technology-driven online bank that offers a wide variety of checking accounts, savings accounts, loans, and business financing. Since 2000, we’ve worked hard to free customers from the limitations of traditional banks.