The path to financial independence
The Alliant Teen Checking Account is specially designed to help your teen learn how to responsibly manage money.
The Alliant Teen Checking Account is specially designed to help your teen learn how to responsibly manage money.
Supercharge your free teen checking account with the high-rate checking option. Simply opt in to eStatements and have at least one monthly electronic deposit to the teen checking account to start earning a great interest rate. Learn more about high-rate checking.
Teens who learn how important it is to be responsible with their money today are more likely to make good financial decisions tomorrow.
Tired of ATM fees? With ATM rebates up to $20 per month, every ATM is your teen’s ATM.
No need to carry a debit card — teens can pay with the touch of a button using Apple PayTM, Samsung PayTM or Android PayTM!
You won't pay monthly service or minimum balance fees with Alliant Free Teen Checking. Standard fees, such as non-sufficient funds and check printing do apply — see our simple fee schedule for a complete list.
Have peace of mind with $100 daily cash withdrawal limits & $300 daily spending limits on debit card purchases. All free teen checking accounts have a parent or a guardian as a joint owner who will have full access to the account in order to help your teenager manage his/her finances.
You'll receive two free Visa debit cards, one for you and one for your teenager, and a free box of checks when you join! After the first box, you can order more checks through Alliant Online Banking. Your checks will include your name as well as your teen's name.
Your account is protected against fraudulent purchases made with your Visa debit card with the Visa zero-liability guarantee37. Plus, your shared online and mobile banking access to your teen's account helps you provide parental guidance on money matters. You'll also be able to access your teen's eStatement online at any time via online banking.
Lost or stolen debit card
If your card is lost or stolen, please call us at 800-328-1935. For international inquiries, call 773-462-2000.
See our security center to learn more about how you and your teenager are safe with Alliant.
Transfer money between Alliant accounts or to accounts outside of Alliant for free. You can schedule transfers as one time, future or recurring. There's no limit to the number of transfers you can make. Standard ACH transfers are free. We also offer wire transfers for a fee of $25 (domestic) and $50 (international). With an Alliant Free Teen Checking Account, only a parent/guardian can set up ACH and outgoing wire transfers.
Is your teen a member of Alliant?
(membership is required)
Yes, they are a member. I only need to open a Teen Checking Account.
No, I need to open their membership and Teen Checking Account at the same time.
To submit your PDF application via secure email, fill out the form below and we will email you with instructions within one business day.
We’ll give you a call if we need additional information from you. If you have mailed in your application and haven’t heard from Alliant about the status of your account within 14 business days after applying, or have faxed in your application or dropped it off a branch & haven’t heard from us within 7 business days, give us a call at 800-328-1935 and request an update.
Need an alternative way to submit your application?
Alliant Credit Union
Attn: Account Services
PO Box 66945
Chicago, IL 60666-0945
(773) 462-2124
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Non-standard service fees may apply. Fees subject to change. View our full fee schedule.
| Overdraft Transfer (max per day) | $3 |
| Non-Sufficient Fund (NSF) Item (each) | $25 |
Members who are 13–17 years of age are eligible to open an Alliant Free Teen Checking Account.
The free teen checking account must be opened as a joint account with a parent or guardian. It offers many of the same features as our free checking account, but it offers greater peace of mind for parents or guardians through a variety of controls.
The Alliant Free Teen Checking Account is great way for teens to learn about and practice financial management. The teen account offers many of the same benefits as our Alliant Free Checking Account, including online banking, mobile banking, ATM rebates, high-rate checking and overdraft protection. Plus, the Alliant Teen Checking Account provides stricter access limits for debit card purchases and ATM withdrawals. Note: Parent/guardian must set up overdraft protection on a free teen checking account.
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