Student and young adult banking solutions
You can build financial confidence right from the start with Regions student banking options. You'll also get access to smart solutions, digital tools, financial education resources, and personalized guidance to help you achieve your goals.
Teens and young adults ages 13-25, regardless of school enrollment status, may open a LifeGreen® Checking for Students account or Regions Now Card®. If you are under 18, come into a Regions branch with a parent or legal guardian to get started.[1]
Choose how you want to bank
reloadable, PREpaid card
Regions Now Card®
A reloadable, prepaid Visa card that is safer than cash and helps you control spending. The card has flexible options for loading funds.
Get smart solutions with both options
Not sure which account is right for you? Let us help you decide.
With the right tools and guidance, anyone can be good with money. Together we can build a Regions Greenprint® personalized plan to help you reach your goals.
Frequently asked questions
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For LifeGreen® Checking for Students:
- $50 minimum opening deposit
- Social security number or tax identification number
- Birth date
- Personal identification such as driver’s license, passport, state or government-issued ID, etc.
- Secondary form of ID (such as a social security card, birth certificate, Insurance card, etc.)
- If you are 18-25 years old, you can start the application process for a student account online or visit us in one of our branches. Students under 18 must visit a branch and apply jointly with an owner who is of the age of majority.
For Now Card
- $10 minimum load
- Email address
- Social security number
- Personal identification (driver’s license, U.S. passport, state-issued ID or military ID)
- There is no maximum age requirement for the Now Card
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Online account opening is available to applicants 18 and older for both LifeGreen® Checking for Students and Now Card. Applicants under 18 must visit a branch with an adult to get started.
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It's easy and safe to bank wherever you are, whenever you want. Just download the mobile app[3] and enroll in online banking[3] to:
- Make mobile deposits[3]
- LifeGreen® Checking for Students account users can send and receive money with Zelle®.[2] Not available for Now Card users.
- Create alerts and text notifications to keep your money safe[3]
- Lock or unlock your debit card with LockIt®[8]
- Set up budget & planning tools
- Get rewards through Regions Offers
- Locate ATMs or branches
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The LifeGreen® Checking for Students ‘no monthly fee’ account is available to anyone 25 and under and will be transitioned to a LifeGreen eAccess Account® at age 26. To make sure the account is right for you, visit a Regions branch for a free personalized Regions GreenPrint® plan.
There is no maximum age requirement for the Now Card.
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No, LifeGreen® Checking for Students is available to anyone ages 13-25.
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At account opening in a branch, talk to your banker to request your SEC or HBCU debit card.
For custom gallery designs and online account openings, once you receive your new debit card, you may visit YourPix to order. For existing card holders, request your SEC or HBCU debit card at any Regions branch, by calling 1-800-REGIONS or visiting YourPix.[9]
For custom gallery designs you may use your existing Regions Debit Card and visit YourPix.
Personalize your Regions card design
Express your personality with your custom Regions Visa debit or prepaid Now card. Show your school spirit with one of our collegiate card designs, upload your favorite photo or choose from our online gallery.[9]
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