Great for customers who want help managing their money, including teens and students
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Clear Access Banking has no overdraft fees
Go checkless
Don't need checks? Checkless banking is an easy solution
Keep it simple
Tap to pay with a contactless debit card or your digital wallet
Make your own way
Designed for lower balances, this is a great first teen bank account or second chance banking opportunity
Clear Access Banking fees and details
Monthly service fee | $5 each fee period
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Minimum balance | No minimum daily balance required |
Minimum to open | $25 minimum opening deposit |
Overdraft services | Clear Access Banking has no overdraft fees
Optional overdraft services are not available for Clear Access Banking accounts |
Other fees | Quick view of account fees |
Age requirements to open | Must be 13 or older (teens 13 - 16 years old need an adult co-owner)
Teens 13 - 17 years old must open at a branch – see what you'll need |
How to open a Clear Access Banking account | Open now
Make an appointment at a branch |
Parents – opening with a teen?
Remember, teens 13 - 17 years old must open at a branch and bring a state-issued ID or passport. Teens without ID need both a Social Security card and a birth certificate.
Bank On certified
Clear Access BankingSM is certified as meeting Bank On National Account Standards for safe and affordable bank accounts with no overdraft fees.

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Banking FAQs
Can I overdraft my Clear Access Banking account?
Although we won't authorize transactions – such as ATM withdrawals, debit card purchases, or recurring debit card transactions – when you don't have enough money in your account to cover them when they are presented to us for authorization, certain transactions or account activity may result in a negative balance. For example, if you add a tip to a transaction after we've approved the transaction without the tip OR if we credit a deposit that is later returned unpaid, you may see a negative balance in your account. If this occurs, we won't assess an overdraft fee, but you need to repay the negative amount promptly.
Can I open a teenage bank account online?
You must be 18 years or older to open this account online.
Can a minor open a bank account without a parent?
17-year-olds can open this account without a parent. Teens 13 - 16 years old need an adult co-owner.
How do I open a bank account for a teenager?
Teens 13 - 16 years old need an adult co-owner to open this account. Ages 13 - 17 must open at a branch and bring a state-issued ID or passport. Teens without ID need both a Social Security card and a birth certificate.
What is second chance banking?
Second chance bank accounts provide a great opportunity for customers unable to open standard accounts due to past credit or banking history.
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