It’s all about you. You have enough to worry about with reading assignments, writing papers, lab work, and studying, studying, studying. At Salem Seaport, we have a fantastic suite of student services that can help you easily and conveniently manage your money. These services include a whole bunch of free stuff such as Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Unlimited Bill Pay, eStatements, an awesome Debit Card, and access to almost 3,000 surcharge-free ATMS in the state (and many more throughout the country); all you have to do is look for the SUM logo. And if you want to talk to someone face-to-face, we’re just steps from the North Campus. Are you ready to get started?
Student Checking
- Student ID required to open account
- No minimum balance required
- No monthly service fee
- No per-check charge
- Free first order of standard checks (50 checks)
- Convenient monthly statements
- 24-hour Automated Teller Machine (ATM) access* (member of the SUM Network) with MasterMoney™ Debit Card
- Purchases are automatically deducted from your checking account and appear on your monthly statement
- Free 24-hour access to CU Audio telephone response system
- Free Online Banking with Unlimited Bill Pay
- Free eStatements
* Our ATM is like a 24-hour mini branch where you can make withdrawals (as little as $5 per transaction), deposits, transfers and check balances. If you’re working, ask about Direct Deposit so you can have immediate access to your funds.
Easy Access Services
- Free Mobile Money™
- Free Online Banking
- Free Online Unlimited Bill Payment
- Free eStatements
- Free 24-hour Audio Response
Mobile Money™
- Have a mobile device that can send and receive text messages or has access to the Internet
- View account balances
- View account transactions
- Transfer funds between your checking or savings accounts and more
- Personal information is completely protected
MasterMoney™ Debit Card
- Breeze through checkout lines
- Use it anywhere you see the MasterCard symbol
- Feel free without having to carry cash, write checks or get bogged down with lots of change in your pockets
- Purchases deducted from your chosen Salem Seaport checking account
- Protected by FraudWatch® Plus from identity theft, fraud and unauthorized charges
Overdraft Protection
- Available to members who have a checking account
- Way to ensure your checks are paid regardless of account balance
- No overdraft transfer fee
- Competitive interest rate. See rates for more information.
- Loan approval required
- Can be an automatic transfer of money from your main share account
- Sweep Accounts and Overdraft Privilege also available - ask us for details
Student Loans
- Zero origination and prepayment fees
- Low interest rates
- The option to defer all loan repayments until after you graduate
- Convenient financing plans*
- Flexible repayment terms
- Learn more about the Student Choice Loan Program or for a list of participating schools, go to seaportcu.org and look under “Student Loans”
* Subject to credit qualifications and annual credit review.
Auto Loans
- New or used
- Cars, trucks, recreational vehicles or motorcycles
- Competitive rates
- Convenient terms