Published by Jaclyn Silverberg on 23 Aug 2010
Student Money Bundle: A Student Package That Rewards You for Banking
As we mentioned in our Bank Monitor Update (Corporate Insight subscription required) last week, Citizens Bank repackaged its fee-free Student Checking account into a new $3.99-per month Student Money Bundle. The new Student Money Bundle includes a basic checking account, as well as the chance to receive coupons on popular student items by registering through an external sitelet.
The bundle consists of the following new features:
· Discounts on items such as food, books, electronics and entertainment. Students must create a profile at a Money Savings Discount Site to receive coupons – very convenient for discounts!
· Coverage of up to $250 in cash to cover theft or damage to a cell phone if the cell phone bill is paid by the account’s debit card.
Student Banking is a crucial topic of discussion this time of year as every parent hopes that their child is financially responsible to be on their own and to handle a credit card. A few other firms with notable package highlights for Students are:
· Bank of America Student Banking Accounts
o Bank of America Debit Card with Total Security Protection package including the Photo Security Feature
o Free Online Banking Service with Mobile Banking
o Chase offers a free checking account to college student for up to 5 years
o Free Debit Card with Zero Liability protection
o Free Online Banking and Bill Pay
o Interest rate discount on select student and automobile loans
o Monthly service fee waived when the account is linked to Wells Fargo PMA Package or Wells Fargo Campus ATM or Campus Debit Card
o Minimum opening deposit


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