Student Benefit Banking
As you start a new chapter, it’s important to have a bank that provides you with more than just a bank account.
We understand that financial information can sometimes feel overwhelming or hard to understand. That’s why we are offering Student Benefit Banking. We want you to start off on the right foot while you begin to manage your own finances. Our team is here to listen to your concerns and answer your questions. We aren’t going to try to “sell” you something you don’t need. Instead, we’ll provide you with helpful tools and resources to set you up for success.
Special Back-to-School Offers
Unlock your financial potential this school year with Midwest Bank’s exclusive student benefit banking promotion! Enjoy zero monthly fees, no minimum balance, and some cold hard cash! Simplify your banking and focus on what matters most—your education. Open a checking account with Midwest Bank today and get $100*. Plus, earn more money when you refer-a-friend to Midwest Bank.
$100 Cold Hard Cash*
Open a checking account with us and you get:
- $100 Cold Hard Cash*
- Free Checking
- Free Contactless Debit Card
- Free Bill Pay
- Free Mobile & Online Banking
- Zelle – fast, easy and safe way to send money
Refer-a-Friend – $50**
Sharing is caring, so treat yourself and a friend to some cash.
It’s easy, if you have a Midwest Bank checking account, just give one of our Refer-a-Friend coupons to a friend and send them our way.
Once the requirements are met, you’ll each receive $50**.
Ready to open your new account?
Find a branch near youLet us help you achieve your financial goals.
As a student, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Managing your finances and preparing for the future can feel overwhelming to some. Our staff is here to help you, no matter where you are in life.
We can help you get signed up for online banking & bill pay, open a savings account, or help you understand your credit score and how to improve. Contact a local Midwest Bank branch today to talk with someone and get started.
Starting a budget & saving money
We can help you track income and expenses, prioritize your spending, set goals, and build an emergency fund while avoiding debt.
Protecting yourself from fraud
We’ll help you understand the different types of fraud, how to identify warning signs, tips to prevent it, and how to protect your finances and bank account.
Professional referral resources
What really is a 401K and how do you get one? What does renter’s insurance protect? We have teams to help you answer these questions and provide you with real world advice and helpful tools.
Hear why Nebraska softball player, Jordy Bahl, made the switch to Midwest Bank.
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Student Benefit Banking
*$100 Cold Hard Cash – will be deposited into your new checking account thirty days after account opening if the following have been met: 1 ACH Credit or 2 mobile deposits or 2 general in-branch deposits and at least 10 debit card purchases have been posted to the account. $100 minimum deposit required to open the account. $100 will appear as interest income on current year 1099-INT statement. No expiration date.
**Coupon may be redeemed one time only by recipient. The person making the referral must have a Midwest Bank checking account. When the newly referred customer opens their account and either 1) the new customer signs up for direct deposit and Midwest Bank receives the first direct deposit; or 2) thirty days after the new checking account with Midwest Bank is opened and at least two deposits and 10 debit card transactions have been made to the account, $50 will be deposited into their account; along with $50 to the referring customers’ account. $50 will appear as interest income on current year 1099-INT statement. No expiration date.
Money Management Resources
My Design Rewards Checking
A checking account perfectly designed to reward you for using it, regardless of how high of a balance you keep! If you meet the requirements, you earn a premium interest rate, so grab ahold of your financial freedom!
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Round Up
Save money each time you use your debit card when you sign up for Round Up. Your debit card transactions are automatically rounded up to the nearest dollar. The difference is automatically transferred from your checking account to your other Midwest Bank account (checking or savings).
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