One Summer Chicago Banking Coalition

Safe, Affordable Banking Options

The One Summer Chicago Banking Coalition is a group of 15 financial institutions that offer banking options for One Summer Chicago youth participants with no overdraft fees, no regular monthly fees, and low minimums.

Many of the participating financial institutions offer account opening online or through a remote opening process. 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. If you need a non-custodial banking option or an account you can have on your own under age 18, please contact the financial institutions directly and arrange to visit in person. Use the Contact Us! button above if you have questions.

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
• Credit Union 1
• Fifth Third Bank
• First Savings Bank of Hegewisch
• Great Lakes Credit Union
• Huntington Bank
• Hyde Park Bank
• Marquette Bank
• NuMark Credit Union
• Old National Bank
• PNC Bank
• Republic Bank
• Self-Help Credit Union
• 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 Savings Bank of Hegewisch
• Great Lakes Credit Union*
• Huntington Bank
• Marquette Bank
• NuMark Credit Union
• Republic Bank
• Wintrust Bank*

* These institutions have an online option for non-custodial accounts. Use the “Contact Us” feature in the toolbar to request a referral. 

Financial Institutions that Accept Alternatives to State IDs:

Great Lakes Credit Union (City Key ID)

(Please see your One Summer Chicago supervisor and/or contact us using the “Contact Us” form in the toolbar if you need a referral to limited additional options that accept an alternate ID for youth under 18.)

(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!