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Student Checking

Got FOMO? Fear not. Open a student checking account for all the perks and conveniences a busy student could ask for.

Which checking account is right for you?

Decisions, decisions. This one's easy. Compare the perks and mobile conveniences of $MART Checking and e-$MART Checking, and you'll know.

$MART Checking Account

For a low $7.00 monthly fee, this account can pay for itself if you take advantage of perks like:

  • Local discounts and national retailer deals 1
  • Cellphone protection 1,2
  • 24/7 roadside assistance 1
  • BaZing Fuel gas station discounts 1,3
  • Billshark pricing on internet, cellphone, cable and more 1,3
  • Access to over 55,000 fee-free Allpoint ATMs 4 worldwide

e-$MART Checking Account

No minimum balance. No monthly statement fee when you sign up for eStatements. 5 No FOMO necessary.

  • Delivers monthly notifications right to your inbox
  • Faster than mail and better for the environment
  • Minimizes paper clutter and maximizes security
  • Provides 24/7 account access (a plus during tax season)

What do you need to open a checking account?

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Subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the ShieldPerks powered by Bazing Benefits Reference Guide.

Insurance products are not a deposit, not FDIC-insured, not insured by any federal government agency and not guaranteed by the bank.

Identity Theft Aid, BaZing Fuel and Billshark require additional activation to begin services.

Allpoint ATM network is fee-free for all German American Bank customers when using their German American Bank Check Card to withdraw cash. When you use an ATM not owned by us or not within the fee-free Allpoint network, you may be charged a fee by German American and the ATM operator. Look for the Allpoint symbol when searching for a fee-free ATM outside the German American ATM network.

$3 monthly paper statement fee waived with eStatements.