Good Money Habits Start Here
Help your teen build confidence with smart spending tools, parent-friendly controls, and a checking account designed for ages 13–17.
Perfect for:
- First jobs
- Everyday spending
- School activities
- Learning to manage money responsibly
Earn a $65 Bonus*
Open a new Teen Checking Account and complete a few simple steps to earn $65.*
✓ Activate your debit card
✓ Enroll in online banking
✓ Turn on Round-Up
Requirements must be completed within 30 days.
Open an Account Add Teen Checking
New member? Open an account. Already a member? Add Teen Checking today!
Earn $65 in 3 Easy Steps
1. Open a Teen Checking Account
Minimum opening deposit of $25.*
2. Get Connected
Activate your debit card and online banking.
3. Turn on Round-Up
Enroll within 30 days.
Receive your $65 bonus.*
Built for Teen Life
- No Monthly Fees
- No Minimum Balance Requirement
- Debit Card Access
- Mobile & Online Banking
- Spending Controls & Alerts
- Financial Education Support
Open an Account Add Teen Checking
New member? Open an account. Already a member? Add Teen Checking today!
Parent Peace of Mind
Monitor spending, manage alerts, and stay connected with built-in card controls and transaction monitoring.
Get Your Money Faster
Get your paycheck up to two days early.3
Mobile Banking Anywhere
Teens can check balances, track spending, and manage money from anywhere using La Cap's mobile app.
More Than Just Checking
Add optional benefits like cell phone protection, identity monitoring, fuel savings, and local discounts through BaZing.4
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1 The following applies to all La Cap Checking accounts: Membership is required a Regular or Minor Savings Account with a $5.00 par balance. The Teen Checking Account is designed for minors between the ages of 13-17 and requires a parent or legal guardian as joint owner on the account. The adult joint owner is responsible for all transactions conducted on the account. A debit card may be issued at the credit union’s discretion and may require additional parental consent. Online and mobile banking access may be limited based on age and service availability. Upon the minor reaching age 18, the account will automatically transition to the Student Checking Account. Account terms, fees, and services are subject to change in accordance with the credit union’s membership and account agreements. Some restrictions apply. Please contact a La Cap representative for additional details.
2 La Cap Teen Checking is a non-dividend-bearing account. The minimum deposit to open is $25.00. The $2.00 monthly service charge for paper statements is waived when online consent to enroll in Electronic Statements (eStatements) is received. Effective Date: 01/01/26
3 You may receive access to your ACH credits up to 2 days early. We post ACH credits the day we receive them and when we receive them depends on the timing of the payer’s payment instructions. Federal holidays may delay availability. Early availability is not guaranteed and may vary from deposit to deposit.
4 BaZing is available with all La Cap Checking Accounts. The fee is $5.99 per month. Cell phone and personal identity protection are services provided by a third party and are subject to additional terms and conditions. Separate activation for these benefits is required. To activate identity monitoring, please go to www.bazing.com, log in, select Protection under Categories, and follow the easy sign-up steps. BaZing Fuel is subject to terms and conditions; see the BaZing Benefits Guide for details.
$65 Teen Checking Bonus Offer*
To qualify for the $65 bonus, the member must open a new Teen Checking Account and complete the required qualifying activities (debit card activation, activate online banking, and enrolling in the Round-Up program). The minimum deposit to open is $25.00. The member has 30 days to meet the qualifying activities to receive the bonus. The $65 bonus will be deposited into the member’s account within 30 days after all qualification requirements have been met. Limit one bonus per member. Accounts must be open and in good standing at the time the bonus is paid. La Capitol FCU reserves the right to modify or discontinue this promotion at any time without notice. Membership eligibility and account terms, conditions, fees, and disclosures apply. Contact the Credit Union for complete details.