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Customer Support

Phone:
1-800-UCBANK1 (1-800-822-2651)
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm EST
Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm EST
After hours? Send us a message
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United Checking for Students

Apply for your new account online in just a few minutes with our secure application.
 
You must be:
  • At least 13 years old and under the age of 23 (Applicants ages 13 through 17 require a co-applicant)
  • A U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident Alien
 
You will need:
  • Current email address and home address
  • U.S. Social Security Number
  • Personal Identification (Driver’s License, State Issued ID, Military ID, Tribal ID or Passport)
  • A minimum of $25 to fund your new account using:
    • Checking or Savings information for an account you own at United or another financial institution
    • Credit or debit card

Let's Get Started

Please enter the zip code of your home address.
Please enter the applicant's date of birth.

Need assistance with your online account application? Contact our Online Account Support team at 1-844-870-4540 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm) or after hours, send us a message.