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University Checking & Simply Savings

Exclusively for UNL faculty and staff; a checking account with the ability to earn premium interest, plus our most basic savings account that comes with six free withdrawals per month ($5 for each additional); $3 monthly fee can be waived by maintaining a $100 average balance. You’re only a couple minutes away from your new account(s)! On the next page, just click the red button to register as a new customer; if you’re already a customer, simply enter your login credentials to get started.

 

You may also be eligible for a $500* bonus!

Cha-ching! That’s the sound of free money. Here’s how you cash in:

  • Enroll your University Checking account in paperless statements within 90 days of account opening
  • Have $2,500 in direct deposits posted in your University Checking account within 90 days of opening

Note: Bonuses are available for new checking customers only. Opening an additional checking account does not qualify you for a bonus. 

A few things to gather...

We recommend gathering the items listed below before you start. If you plan to open a joint account, you’ll need all of the same information for the other person on the account.
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Form of identification

Grab your driver’s license, passport, military ID, or state-issued ID.

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Social Security number

Know your Social Security number or have your card handy.

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Funding information

Know your funding source’s account number or login credentials.

*Offer not valid for primary accountholder on an existing UBT personal checking account or a personal checking account closed within the last 12 months. Receive $500 when you open a University checking account and complete the following within 90 calendar days of account opening: (1) have $2,500 in electronic direct deposits posted; and (2) enroll in paperless statements via online or mobile banking. $500 will be credited to your active account within 100 days of account opening if you meet the requirements. **Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of 7/17/2025. You must meet activity requirements each statement cycle to earn the Qualifying APY of 3.85% on the portion of your balance that is $100,000 and under; balances over $100,000 earn 1.20%-3.86% APY, depending on the total balance of the account. Activity requirements per statement cycle include: at least 12 Visa debit card purchases posted (excludes ATM transactions), receive paperless statements (requires enrollment via online or mobile banking and ongoing valid email address), access online or mobile banking, and one direct deposit posted. If the activity requirements mentioned above are not met, you will earn the Non-qualifying APY of 0.20%. Fees may reduce earnings; rates subject to change. Limit one per person and cannot be combined with any other offers. University checking accounts are designed for faculty or staff of UNL. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university. Promotion available 7/21/2025 to 9/30/2025. Member FDIC