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Student Checking

School can be complicated – banking doesn’t have to be.

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Study Hard, Bank Smart.

Leader Bank’s Student Checking account is specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s student. With ATM fee reimbursements, overdraft protection, free incoming domestic wire transfers, and no minimum balance requirement, students can focus on what’s important – studying, attending class, and all of the fun extracurricular activities that come along with being in school.

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0.25% APY*, $10 minimum balance required to open account and earn interest

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Up to $15 ATM fee reimbursements each month

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Free incoming domestic wire transfers & free overdraft protection with a linked savings account**

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From Pizza to Rent – Splitting Payments is Easy with Zelle

With a Leader Bank Student Checking account, you’ll receive free access to Zelle through mobile and online banking to easily transfer and receive money. Getting started takes only a few minutes, and you’ll be ready to go next time you need to send your roommate money for bills, rent, or a late-night pizza order.

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective as of 2 December, 2025. $10 minimum balance to open accounts and earn APY. Fees may reduce earnings. Valid school ID must be presented at time of account opening. Applicant must be between the ages of 14 and 24. Applicants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a co-signer parent or guardian until the age of 17. At age 25 the Student Checking Account is converted to a Leader Checking Account.

**Applies to overdrafts created by check, in-person withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, or other electronic means.

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