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Student Checking: Build Your Financial Foundation

We see more late-night pizza in your future. Students, earn $200 when you open a new checking account with Equity Bank!

Open Your Account

What’s Included?

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Free Digital Banking

All the banking tools you need, right in the palm of your hand!

No More ATM Fees

Back at school, in your hometown, or on vacation… Equity Bank’s got you covered!*
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Rewarding Debit Card

With special offers and occasional card holder incentives, let your debit card work for you!
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EarlyPay

Receive direct deposits 24-48 hours earlier in your primary checking account.*

$200 in Two Easy Steps? Now that’s a lot of lattes!

  • Open a new checking account with at least $100 – online or in person – specify “Student” in “Where did you learn about us?”
  • Complete 15 transactions with your Equity Bank debit card within 30 days of account opening.
  • That’s it! Once you complete these steps, your bonus will be deposited into your Checking account. *

Ready to Open Your Account?
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Save while you spend!

Your cents on the dollar rounded up and deposited directly into your Equity Bank savings account when you use your debit card with AutoSave.

Learn More!

Design your own custom Debit Card.

Use our My Debit Card Design tool to make your card YOURS. Whether it’s your dog, your college team, or that photo you took of the Eiffel Tower during your study abroad… the opportunities are endless!

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Bring Your Bank to Class!

Check your active balance and transaction history anytime, anywhere

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Free, convenient, and secure!
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Download the Equity Bank Mobile Banking App Below

Sign up for digital banking, then click below using your phone or other mobile device to get started.

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*Limited time offer and may be canceled without notice. One offer per household, available for new Equity Bank households only, and subject to review and approval. Incentive amount will be directly deposited into customer’s qualifying Simply Free, Perks Plus, or Rewards Checking account after approximately 45 days of account opening, assuming qualifications are met. To qualify for offer, customer must (1) maintain Equity Bank account in active and good standing at time of incentive payment, (2) must complete at least 15 debit card transactions within first 30 days. May require a $100 minimum opening deposit. Promotion not available to current employees and employee household members of Equity Bancshares, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Customer will be issued a 1099-INT form for tax value of the incentive amount. Member FDIC.