Banking Built For College Life

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Set Yourself Up for Financial Success

Our Access Rewards Checking account comes with all the tools and resources you need to start your journey to financial independence on the right foot.

Plus, you’ll enjoy extra benefits like freebies and discounts – because we believe your money should stay with you.

Customize Your Debit Card!

Debit cards available exclusively at UW Credit Union - including UW mascot cards and Forward Madison.

Get your school’s official mascot on your debit card and show off your college pride!

Maximize Your College Experience With:

Fewer fees.

No ATM fees and $5 or less overdraft fees1 (capped at a maximum of one per day). 

Valuable, local perks.

As a member, you’ll get free EatStreet delivery2, extra savings on local sporting events and other great discounts.

Nearby, personalized service.

With branches on multiple college campuses, you can easily talk to a person IRL about all your money questions.

Robust digital banking and fraud protection.

Manage your money from anywhere with our mobile app and online banking – plus temporarily lock down your debit card with Card Lock.

Instant card replacement.

Lose your card? Stop at a branch and get a new one in minutes!

Affordable student loans.

We help hundreds of students and families pay for college every year.

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