Free exclusive T-shirt with every new Student Checking Account

When you open your new Purdue Federal student checking account online or in branch, pick up this free shirt at either our two campus branches.1

 

Open a Student Checking Account

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What you need to open an account

 

Domestic students

  • At least $30 ($5 goes into Member Ownership share, $25 into checking)
  • Unexpired government-issued ID
  • Student ID
  • Social Security Number

  Open your account online now

 

International students

You will need to open your account at one of our branches due to the need for additional documentation. You’ll need to bring:

  • At least $30 ($5 goes into Member Ownership share, $25 into checking)
  • Student ID
  • Passport and Student Visa or an I-20 and your local mailing address
  • Social Security Card if you have a Social Security Number

  Visit our on-campus branches


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Visit our TWO on-campus branches

If you're after your free shirt for opening your account, or you'd rather set things up in person, swing by one of our two Purdue Federal branches on campus:

 Purdue Memorial Union Branch
First floor of the Union
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 Northwestern Ave. Branch
Wang Hall next to Another Broken Egg
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to Noon

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Visa® Traditional Rewards Credit Cards

Our fixed rate Visa card with cash-back rewards is a great way to build credit and address emergency expenses.

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Why join Purdue Federal?

  • Free T-shirt with a new student checking account1
  • Student checking with no minimum monthly balance requirements or monthly service fees
  • Free Pete Pop Thirsty Thursdays at University Book Stores2
  • Campus & nationwide branches & ATMs
  • Exclusive Purdue debit and credit card designs
  • Free Financial Wellness through Boiler Financial Track – Purdue Federal is the official financial wellness provider for Purdue™ fans
  • For parents: Easy ways to get money to your child through digital banking or shared branching

Get the Student Package!

Our Student Package hooks you up with all the essential tools you need to nail financial success in college, giving you:

 Student Checking Account
 Visa® Traditional Rewards Credit Card
 Basic Savings Account

Just hit the button below to get started with your application. As you go through the process, all you need to do is add a Student Checking Account and Basic Savings Account to your Traditional Rewards Credit Card, and that'll wrap up your Student Package.

  Get started on your Student Package

Love for our Student Checking

90% of members recommend this product.

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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1 Membership eligibility required. Subject to approval. T-shirt offer not available to existing checking account holders. Offer valid on new Student Checking accounts opened between May 12, 2025 and August 31, 2025 in our branches or online at www.purduefed.com. $25 minimum opening deposit for Student Checking account. $5 deposit in Member Ownership Share required. T-shirt must be picked up at our Purdue Memorial Union or Northwestern Avenue branches only. T-shirt offer valid while supplies last, no guarantee; one t-shirt per member. 

2 No purchase necessary. Offer valid with debit or credit card each Thursday. Free Pete Pops available at University Book Store located at 360 W. State St. and 720 Northwestern Ave. in West Lafayette. Free Pete Pops available to the first 1,000 members each Thursday during promotion period, while supplies last. Limited to one free Pete Pop per member each Thursday. Promotion subject to change without notice.