Many banks lend students a helping hand by offering lower fees, higher APYs or easy access to branches near campuses. While Bank of America lacks a student-specific bank account, it does waive key fees for eligible students.
The banking giant doesn’t have any dedicated student bank accounts. However, it waives the monthly maintenance fee for students under the age of 24 who are enrolled in a high school, college, university or vocational program.
This perk is linked to select accounts and the savings can stack up.
To waive the fee on these accounts, you may be required to show proof of enrollment. Once you turn 24 or leave school, the student waiver no longer applies.
As a student, you’ll also score the same benefits as all account holders when you open an account with Bank of America. These include:
While BofA is a financially strong institution, it has its drawbacks:
There are a few ways to reach the customer service team:
If Bank of America’s student banking options aren’t quite what you’re looking for, explore these alternatives:
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Bank of America doesn’t have a dedicated student bank account. But it does waive the monthly maintenance fee for eligible students on three of its key bank accounts.
When it comes to APY rates, you’ll want to check other banks as Bank of America offers lower rates than the competition.
If you’re looking for an account dedicated for students, you’ll want to keep looking. As always, compare your options when looking for a checking account.
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