Student-friendly checking. Easy access. Great perks.

At Purdue Federal, we love making everyday life a little easier for busy students. That’s why our student checking account offers excellent perks, like zero monthly fees, 24/7 digital banking, a customized debit card and plenty of other features designed to help you stick with smart spending habits. Plus, we help students get on track and stay there with free resources, seminars and financial counseling through The Financial Vine.

Checking Benefits

 

Debit Cards

  • Make purchases online or at millions of stores worldwide that display the Visa® logo
  • Link debit card to your smartphone with digital wallet and make one-tap payments with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay®, Google Pay™ or Visa SRC12
  • Earn $5 a month just by using your Visa® Debit Card with My Member Perks®2
  • An exclusive Ivy Tech card design

 

What you need to open your account:

  • Identification
    Unexpired government-issued ID  
    and Ivy Tech Student ID
    and Social Security Card
  • $25 minimum opening deposit

Contact us for additional information for those under 18 years old or for alternative documentation options.

Ratings & Reviews

90% of members recommend this product.

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Would recommend to a friend

I've had my Student Checking since I started my first job back in 2006. Purdue Federal Credit Union's staff are always helpful if I have any questions about my Student Checking Account. It is great that I can do all of my banking needs either online or at a branch, so I know that my questions will always be answered. Finally, with the great service that Purdue Federal provides their members, you can't go wrong with a FREE Checking Account.Read More
by Elise
Member since 1993 | Lafayette, IN
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Would recommend to a friend

Couldn't be happier with my choice for PEFCU! Have never had a problem. My friends are always trying to get to a bank over in Lafayette or a credit union back at home. I can do everything I need online and on campus. Even when I'm off campus I can easily put more money in my account with UDeposit!Read More
by Happy_Student
Member since 2010 | Fort Wayne, IN
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FAQs

Call 888.891.2435 from the home phone number on file with your account get receive a new PIN for your Purdue Federal Visa® Debit or Credit Card.

If your card is lost or stolen, contact us immediately via digital banking, by calling 800.627.3328, or by stopping by a branch. We will block your card so it cannot be used and get you a new card.

Student Visa® Credit Cards

Cover college costs and life expenses with a card that features a low, fixed interest rate and cash-back opportunities.

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Purdue Federal Credit Union serves members worldwide and operates branches throughout Greater Lafayette, Crown Point and La Porte, Indiana.

Membership eligibility required. Subject to approval. $5 deposit in Member Ownership Share required.
View all disclosures of our My Member Perks program here.

6 Please see the Digital Banking Services Agreement for full disclosures. Data rates may apply.

8 See Rate Sheet and Fee Schedule for disclosures.

12 Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple Pay and Touch ID are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Available on Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6 active, Galaxy Note5 and other select Samsung devices, most major carriers and supported cards. See samsung.com/pay for complete list and contact a Purdue Federal representative to verify supported cards. Google Pay is a trademark of Google LLC. Payment methods shown not available in all countries or locations.
See pay.google.com/about for complete list of supported devices and contact a Purdue Federal representative to verify supported cards.
Available with select Garmin devices. Payment methods shown not available in all countries or locations.
See explore.garmin.com/en-US/garmin-pay/ for complete list of supported devices and contact a Purdue Federal representative to verify supported cards.
Available with select Fitbit devices. See availability at fitbit.com/fitbit-pay/banks.