Safe, Affordable Banking Options
The Chicago Youth Works Banking Coalition is a group of 9 financial institutions that offer non-custodial banking options for Chicago Youth Works participants with no overdraft fees, no regular monthly fees, and low minimums. If you need assistance or would like to request a referral to a banker for one of these accounts, Contact Us!
Chicago Youth Works Banking Coalition: Financial Institutions
- Associated Bank (with permission slip)
- Bank of America
- Credit Union 1 (with financial education)
- Great Lakes Credit Union*
- Huntington Bank (savings only)
- Marquette Bank (savings only)
- NuMark Credit Union
- Republic Bank (savings only)
- Wintrust Bank* (osc participants only)
- * These institutions have an online option for non-custodial accounts. Use the Contact Us feature in the toolbar to request a referral.
If you are over 18, please visit BankOnChicago.com for accounts for older youths. (Look for accounts with no fees for youth under age 24.)
Non-custodial Options = Options for Chicago Youth Works youth under 18 to open their own account. Be sure to ask for a Chicago Youth Works Banking Coalition account. Minimum ages vary from 14-17 to open.
When opening an account online or in person, be sure to ask for a Chicago Youth Works Banking Coalition account. In most cases, you will need to call or visit your local branch to ask for the Chicago Youth Works Banking Coalition product, as these are special products, often not available online.
This information is provided for educational purposes only. If you are under 18, always get permission from a parent or guardian before contacting or visiting any retailer, organization or financial institution.
Financial Institutions that Accept Alternatives to State IDs:
Great Lakes Credit Union (City Key ID/School)
Wintrust Bank* (OSC participants only/school ID under 18)
(Please see your Chicago Youth Works supervisor and/or contact us using the “Contact Us” form in the toolbar if you need a referral to limited additional options that accept an alternate ID for youth under 18. Most banks accept a Matricula Card and ITIN)
Thank you to these financial institutions for supporting the Chicago Youth Works Banking Coalition!
- BMO
- Byline Bank
- Fifth Third Bank
- Great Lakes Credit Union
- Huntington Bank
- Hyde Park Bank
- Marquette Bank
- Old National Bank
- Republic Bank
- US Bank
- Wintrust Bank
- Wells Fargo Foundation
When opening an account online or in person, be sure to ask for a Chicago Youth Works Banking Coalition account!