Helping students and young adults start their financial journey

Simple banking with easy-to-use digital tools

Banking accounts

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Bank of America
SafeBalance Banking®

If you're looking for a simple, easy-to-use account, SafeBalance® is a great start for students and young adults.

  • No monthly maintenance fee for accounts with an owner under 251
  • Helps to keep you from spending more than you have in your account — without overdraft fees2
  • Digital banking with no paper check writing for this account
  • $0 Liability Guarantee3
 
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Bank of America
Advantage Savings

Whether you’re saving for your emergency fund, a car, a house or college, we have an account that can help you pursue your financial goals.

  • No monthly maintenance fee for accounts with an owner under 25.1
  • Schedule automatic transfers from your banking account to help make saving money easier.
  • Enroll in our Keep the Change®4 program to help build savings by rounding up everyday purchases to the nearest dollar and transferring the difference to savings — automatically.
 
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Bank of America
Credit Cards5

When handled responsibly, a credit card can help you build your credit history.5

  • Our credit cards are designed to fit your life now and after school with cash rewards, travel rewards or lower interest rates.
  • Each comes with tools that can help you manage your credit, like free access to your FICO®6 Score with Online and Mobile Banking.
  • Ask an associate about which is the right card for you.
 

Access from almost anywhere

Bank of America mobile app

Mobile Banking app7

Convenient features available at your fingertips.

  • Temporarily lock and unlock8 your debit card and set alerts.9
  • Quickly send and receive money with Zelle®—fast and free.10
  • Easily make purchases on the go when you add your debit or credit card to your Digital Wallet.
  • Utilize personalized insights and guidance to help you stay on top of your finances 24/7 with Erica®,11 your virtual financial assistant.
 
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ATMs

Access your accounts at thousands of Bank of America ATMs.

  • As a Bank of America account holder, you'll pay no withdrawal, transfer or balance inquiry fees at Bank of America ATMs.
  • Find an ATM with the ATM locator in our mobile app.
  • Add your debit card to your Digital Wallet and get cash at an ATM using your phone.
 
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Financial Centers

We’re here to talk about your financial needs.

  • Bank of America has many financial centers all over the country for your convenience.
  • Schedule a time that’s convenient for you. Talk to an associate about additional savings, credit card options and auto loans — as well as ways to manage your accounts and more.

     

    Watch a video to learn more

 

Rewards & benefits

BankAmeriDeals

BankAmeriDeals®12

Earn cash back. Activate your deals, even on the go.

Here's how it works:

  • Activate cash back deals from your favorite stores, restaurants and brands.
  • Shop with an eligible Bank of America debit or credit card.
  • Earn cash back, and your account will be automatically credited.
 
Keep the Change

Keep the Change®4

An easy way to make everyday purchases part of your savings plan.

Here’s how it works:

  • Enroll your Bank of America debit card and use it for everyday purchases.
  • We’ll round up your purchases to the nearest dollar amount and transfer the change from your checking to your savings account.
 
Rewards

Bank of America
Credit Card rewards5

Earn rewards on all of your purchases.

Choose the credit card that works for you:

  • The Unlimited Cash Rewards card lets you earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases.
  • The Customized Cash Rewards card lets you earn cash back on all of your purchases with 3% cash back in the category of your choice.
  • The Travel Rewards card lets you earn unlimited 1.5 points for every $1 spent on purchases that you can redeem toward travel and dining purchases.
  • With My Rewards, you won’t miss out. Track your rewards, deals and benefits and discover additional ones.
 

Better Money Habits®

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Financial guidance for students and young adults

Graduate to the next phase of life with tips from Better Money Habits®.

  • Budgeting & money management
  • Overseeing your bank accounts
  • Tips for international students, and more
 
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Building a path to financial independence

Steps for moving toward adulthood.

  • Moving out
  • Paying your own bills
  • When it makes sense to share expenses with your parents

     

 
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Paying for college 101

Information about paying for college—for all phases of planning.

  • Before college
  • Nearing college
  • Paying back student loans
 

Questions? Schedule a meeting with a member of our team.