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Free Banking Options

Students who wish to enroll in direct deposit, but do not currently have an appropriate bank account, can look into the numerous free checking or savings options that are available near their university. Please refer to the appropriate link below for a list of local financial institutions that offer free banking services to students, as well as a list of local ATM’s.

Urbana-Champaign

Bank of America Busey Bank Central Illinois Bank Central Illinois Credit Union Chase Commerce Bank Credit Union One

First Federal Savings Bank First Midwest Bank Heartland Bank PNC University of Illinois Community Credit Union

Chicago

Bank of America BMO Harris Bank Byline Bank Chase Citizens Bank

Credit Union One Fifth Third Bank Huntington PNC

Springfield

Bank of Springfield Carrollton Bank CEFCU Chase Credit Union One Illinois National Bank

Hometown Community Banks PNC Regions Security Bank Heartland Bank United Community Bank