One Summer Chicago Banking Coalition – Safe, Affordable Banking Options During COVID-19
The One Summer Chicago Banking Coalition is a group of 16 financial institutions that offer banking options for One Summer Chicago youth participants with no overdraft, no fees, and low minimums.
All participating financial institutions offer account opening online or through a remote opening process in response to COVID-19. Use the links below to visit each financial institution’s website and apply.
Online account opening is often limited to those 18 and over OR those with a custodian and may require a deposit, but please check with each financial institution for details. Banks known to allow online opening for youth under 18 are highlighted in red below. Contact the financial institution directly for instructions for youth under 18. If you need to open an account without making an initial deposit or if you are under 18 and you need to open an account online, please use the CONTACT US form or email us at info@econcouncil.org for a referral.
Due to COVID-19, many financial institutions may have limited hours or may only be taking appointments at their branches. Please check with each financial institution you would like to visit for up-to-date details via the links below.
When opening an account online or in person, be sure to ask for a One Summer Chicago Banking Coalition account.
This information is provided for educational purposes only. If you are under 18, always get permission from a parent or guardian before contacting or visiting any retailer, organization or financial institution.
Partner Banks
Associated Bank
Bank of America
BMO Harris Bank
Credit Union 1
Fifth Third Bank
First Midwest Bank
First Savings Bank of Hegewisch
Great Lakes Credit Union
Hyde Park Bank
Marquette Bank
NorthStar Credit Union
PNC Bank
Republic Bank
Self-Help Credit Union
TCF Bank
Wintrust Bank
Non-Custodial Account Options*:
*Non-custodial Options = Options for One Summer Chicago youth under 18 to open their own account. Be sure to ask for a One Summer Banking Coalition account. Ages vary from 14-16 to open. This information is provided for educational purposes only. If you are under 18, always get permission from a parent or guardian before contacting or visiting any retailer, organization or financial institution. See list below:
Associated Bank (with permission slip)
Bank of America
First Midwest Bank
First Savings Bank of Hegewisch
Great Lakes Credit Union
NorthStar Credit Union
Republic Bank
Wintrust Bank
Financial Institutions that Accept Alternatives to State IDs:
Great Lakes Credit Union (City Key ID)
NorthStar Credit Union
(Most banks accept a Matricula Card and ITIN)
When opening an account online or in person, be sure to ask for a One Summer Banking Coalition account!
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