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Among the 10 largest banks in the US, TD Bank offers an account geared for college students looking to get their banking footing with no fees and mobile banking to manage your money and deposit checks on the go.
The TD Student Checking account offers standard banking with a few potential drawbacks:
If you prefer a bank closer to your area, you’ll want to keep looking. As always, explore your options when looking for a checking account.
TD Bank supports more than 4,000 free ATMs across Canada and the US — though most are located on the East Coast. You’ll pay $3 for each withdrawal, transfer and balance inquiry you make at an ATM outside the bank’s network.
Open an account online in five steps:
You can also open an account by visiting a branch or calling 888-751-9000.
You must meet basic eligibility requirements to open a TD Student Checking account:
Before you open an account, ready your:
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The TD Student Checking account is best for 17- to 23-year-old students in the East Coast. The checking account offers no monthly fees and free overdrafts.
But once you reach 24 years of age, your account will turn into a TD Convenience Checking account and you’ll pay $15 a month if your balance drops below $100.