It pays to bank on campus
Banking with UBT is a smart choice, especially when you factor in our team of on-campus banking experts (like Tom!). And right now, you can get $500 bonus cash* when you open a new University Checking account and:
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Receive $2,500 in direct deposits within 90 days
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Enroll in paperless statements within 90 days
Open your new University Checking account online, or stop by our branch in the Nebraska Union to visit our team. We'll be happy to sit down with you to answer your questions.
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*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 7/15/2025. 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.