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Student Banking

Checking that Earns an Automatic A

SouthState makes getting started easy for students. Select checking accounts automatically include student banking features for you.

Checking That Makes the Grade

If you're a student (ages 13-22) and open a SouthState Checking or Choice Checking account, you'll automatically get great features like:
  • The convenience of up to 3 Foreign ATM Fees reimbursed per statement cycle.2
  • Automatically available to any student (ages 13-22).
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Choose the Checking For You

Our SouthState and Choice Checking accounts include access to Mobile and Online Banking, eStatements, and free email and text alerts.

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SouthState Checking

Free of monthly maintenance fees with eStatements.2
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Earns Interest

Choice Checking

Earn interest and have convenient access when you need it.
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Questions About Opening Your Account Online?

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Generally, it should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete an application online.

You will need your Social Security Number, valid ID (Driver’s License, U.S. Passport, or State ID), valid address and a valid email address registered to your name. If your application will include a Joint Signer, your Joint Signer will also need to supply this information.

You can fund your account through debit/credit card, an internal transfer using your existing SouthState account, or at a later time with Mobile Deposit, ATM deposits, or by visiting a branch.

Yes. You may add a Joint Signer to your application. If your application includes a Joint Signer, your Joint Signer will also need to supply a Social Security Number, valid ID (Driver’s License, U.S. Passport, or State ID), valid address and a valid email address registered to his or her name.

You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your state of residence. Minors aged 13-17 (or up to age of majority for state of residence), may open an account as a Joint Signer with parent(s) or guardian as the primary applicant.

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Mobile Banking

Instant Info on Your Apple Watch

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Round Up to Save®

Grow Your Savings Every Time You Spend

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Get Started

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(800) 277-2175
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Important Legal Disclosures and Information

  1. We will credit your Account the Foreign ATM Fees incurred as set forth in our Personal Account Fee Schedule, for up to 3 ATM transactions conducted at any non-SouthState Bank ATM, per monthly statement cycle. You will still be responsible for any fees charged by the ATM provider ("Foreign ATM Surcharge Fee").

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