Suncoast Smart Checking is Perfect for Teens
It is a big responsibility to manage your own money in your own checking account. But Suncoast makes it easy! If you’re 13 or older, and your parent or legal guardian is willing to be a joint owner, you’re eligible to open a free Smart Checking account.
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We Have Your Back
When you’re new to managing a checking account — and even sometimes when you’re not —the occasional oversight or unexpected expense occurs and you end up with a bounced check or overdraft.
To help avoid expenses when this happens, we offer free overdraft protection. You can set up your savings, money market account or Suncoast VISA Credit Card* to cover any overdrafts you may have, all for free. The check won’t bounce, so the merchant won’t charge you a penalty. And because it’s your own money covering the overage, Suncoast won’t charge you any fees either.
*Subject to credit qualification, must be 18 years or older to open a Suncoast VISA Credit Card.
Checking That's More Than Free
Not only is checking free at Suncoast, but you’ll also give back to the local community with every swipe of your debit card. We’re proud of how we stack up against banks. See for yourself some of the savings and benefits we offer.
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Initial Deposit
Minimum Balance
Rate Type
Fixed or Variable
Dividend Rates*
APY**
Annual Percentage Rate
Term in Months
Smart Checking $0
Initial Deposit
$0.00
Minimum Balance
$0.00
Rate Type
Variable
Dividend Rates*
0.010 %
APY**
0.010 %
Term in Months
N/A
Additional Information
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Smart Checking
- $5 opening deposit required when opening online only.
- Convenient mobile apps (iOS & Android) for online banking and check depositing while on-the-go.
- Each time you use your debit card for a purchase, Suncoast donates money to benefit local schools.
- Dividends are compounded daily and credited monthly.
- Free debit card
- Free ATM access at Suncoast ATMS, Publix Presto ATMs, and tens of thousands more through the CO-OP Network
- No monthly service fees, no activation fees, no ATM fees from Suncoast ATMs, Publix Presto ATMs or within the CO-OP Network
- Free online banking, bill pay and mobile banking
- eStatements and combined account statements, also available in Spanish
- Free images of cleared checks (up to 90-day account history)
- Visa Account Updater (VAU), which will automatically update your cardholder data with participating merchants when your card information changes, including recurring payments and card-on-file relationships. If you wish to opt-out of Visa Account Updater, you may do one of the following:
- Call our Member Care Center: 813-621-7511 or 800-999-5887
- Visit your local branch
- Mail written request to: Suncoast Credit Union, ATM001, PO Box 11904, Tampa, FL 33680
Suncoast Offers Scholarships
Suncoast, a proud supporter of public education, has provided more than 550 scholarships since 1990 to students pursuing higher education.
See for yourself how you could be eligible to receive a Suncoast Scholarship.