A hands-on community challenge for Austin young adults — and the parents and guardians who support them. Whether you're in high school, trade school, or community college, fresh out of the foster or juvenile system, or working a job and still figuring money out, we'll walk you through opening your first real bank account through relationship banking — with a named banker who knows you, not a number. Free. One session. Real accounts opened.
01Join the free virtual training (Zoom). Learn account types, what to ask for, how to protect a refund or TA check, and the banks we recommend.
02Pick a recommended bank and the relationship manager you'll speak with.
03Open your own checking + savings account — or help your young adult open theirs.
04Report back so we can track every account opened and celebrate the wins.
FreeNo cost to join
1 hrVirtual training
JulyAustin metro
Join the Challenge
Sign up below. After the training, come back to this form to log the account you opened.
After the training — your results (optional now)
Your info is used only to support the Austin Bank Challenge and follow up with you.
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Thank you — we'll email you the Zoom link and details. Come back anytime to update your bank results.
Which account is right for you?
If you blow refund or TA checks, or overdraft a lot→ UFCU Simply U — you can only spend what you deposit. It can't overdraft.
If you want rewards + a mission tie→ A+FCU Value / Cash-Back. Pick the truly-free tier.
If you live on your phone→ Amplify — modern app, no overdraft fees.
If you want small and personal→ Austin FCU — they'll know your name.
If you've had banking trouble before→ Ask about ChexSystems and second-chance accounts first.