KU Alumni $800 Offer

KU Traditions Go Further with Jayhawk Checking

With every swipe of the official Jayhawk Debit Card old traditions come to life again! So, what are you waiting for?

KU Alumni Can Earn up to $800disclosure 1 in 2 Easy Steps:

  1. Open any eligible checking account, and
  2. Have two or more direct deposits within the first 90 days totaling:
    • $800 to $9,999.99 to earn $300
    • $10,000 or more to earn $800

Use Promo Code: ALUMNI


MyChoice Checking

A great choice whether you're a student looking to start your financial journey, or you are established and looking for benefits that fit your lifestyle.


MaxMoney Checking

Go above and beyond your typical checking account! Enjoy extra security, resources, and savings to help you maximize your money. disclosure 5

  • $9.95 monthly fee

World Checking

Receive first-rate customer service, access to exclusive services, and a premium rate on your account.


Preferred Interest Checking

Flexible banking, competitive interest rates, and convenience all with one account.

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Access Popular Features Even Faster!

With innovative tools like the Home Screen Widget – quickly access cards, transfers, mobile check deposit, and Zelle®³ – you can manage your new checking account even easier!

It’s all about creating the best banking experience for you! From our service standards, to the technology and tools (that we use, too!), see for yourself what it means to bank better! You’ll be happy you did.

Jayhawk-Branded Account Accessories

Jayhawk debit card

Free Official Jayhawk Debit Mastercard®

jayhawk branded check

Specially designed Jayhawks checks available

Ask your banker for details

Fan-Favorite Technology Tools

Enjoy the technology that makes game day more fun!

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Mobile Banking App²

Find out why Jayhawk fans love our award-winning mobile app! We built this app to help you easily check balances, make payments, and quickly stay up-to-date on your account.

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Digital Wallet

There's no need to pull out your wallet or fumble for cash – enjoy an easier way to pay! Your new Jayhawk Checking Debit Mastercard integrates seamlessly into your favorite mobile wallet – Apple Pay, Samsung Wallet, and Google Wallet.

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Zelle® Person-to-Person Payments

It’s fast, safe, and easy to send money to your friends and family. Zelle makes it easy and quick to split the cost of game tickets, pay your friend back for concessions at the game, or split parking costs.

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Mobile Alerts²

Never miss a beat with your account! Whether you’re buying tickets online, or booking a hotel room, it’s easy to stay informed on your account. Choose to get an alert when your card is used, if your account is a certain balance, or set spending limit notifications and more!

Show Your Jayhawk Spirit

Jayhawk Debit Card

With Jayhawk Checking, traditions started on campus can go with you anywhere! Show off your crimson and blue when you open a new checking account with the Jayhawk Checking package.

Open Jayhawk Checking

Already a customer? Let’s switch over your account! Call us at (816) 525-5300 or stop by any of our convenient locations to get started.

  1. To receive a bonus, you must: (1) open and maintain any personal checking account except Free Checking. (2) Deposit $50 or more at account opening, and (3) have at least two or more direct deposits within 90 days of account opening that total; $800 to $9,999.99 to earn the $300 bonus or $10,000 or more to earn the $800 bonus. Minimum balance of $50 required 90 days after account opening to receive bonus. Qualifying types of Direct Deposits include any direct deposit from Payroll, Pension or Government Benefit. Bonuses are reported to the IRS as interest. Bonuses will be deposited into the checking account within 15 business days after account(s) 1) meets all requirements AND 2) has been open for 90 days. Available to new checking account customers only. Offer is not available to those whose accounts have been closed with a negative balance within the last 2 years. You will receive only one new checking account opening related bonus every two years from the last date incentive was paid. Only one bonus per household. Customer must bring in mailer or use offer code to receive incentive. Offer may only be redeemed by the intended recipient and is nontransferable. Eligibility for this offer will be verified prior to providing the bonus. The new checking account must be open and in good standing on the date any earned bonus is paid. We reserve the right not to open accounts for customers outside our market area. Please contact us for further details. Promotion ends 12/31/2025. Back to content
  2. Mobile carrier data and text rates may apply. Back to content
  3. Zelle is intended for sending money to family, friends and people you are familiar with. We recommend that you not use Zelle to send money to anyone you don’t know. Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC, and are used herein under license. Back to content
  4. MyChoice Checking: To avoid the monthly fee - you must receive electronic statements and one of the following:
    • Maintain a minimum daily balance of $2500.00 per statement cycle; or
    • Maintain a recurring cumulative direct deposit of $500.00 per statement cycle; or
    • Use your debit card at least 20 times for a point of sale (POS) transaction (transaction only counts if it has posted to the account during the monthly cycle; or
    • The primary account holder is under the age of 25.
      • Requirements to avoid the monthly maintenance fee will be effective the statement cycle following the primary account holder’s 25th birthday.

    You can also waive your monthly maintenance fee by maintaining $25,000.00 average daily balance in all deposit accounts. (Checking, Savings, Money Market, or Certificate of Deposit).

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  5. MaxMoney Checking: Must submit the other bank’s ATM receipts to any teller or customer service representative within 60 days of a transaction. ATM refund will be limited to $10 per receipt with a maximum of $25 per statement cycle.

    Credit Score is a VantageScore 3.0 based on single credit bureau data. Third parties may use a different type of credit score to assess your creditworthiness. Once you have activated credit file monitoring, you may request your credit score. Once you have done so, you will have access to your score on a monthly basis.

    Additional terms, conditions and exclusions apply and are subject to change.

    Special Program Notes: The descriptions herein are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the Benefits described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is provided through the company named in the Guide to Benefit or on the certificate of insurance. Insurance Products are not insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency. Not a deposit of or guaranteed by the bank or any bank affiliate.

    Available via mobile or web only.

    You will have access to your credit report and core provided your information has been verified by the CR

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  6. World Checking: To avoid the monthly fee - you must have a $15,000 average balance; or; $250,000 private banking relationship; a $250,000 Central Investment Advisors relationship or be a Central Trust Company client. Back to content
  7. Preferred Interest Checking: To avoid the monthly fee - you must have a daily balance of $5,000.00 for the monthly statement cycle; or,
    Maintain $25,000.00 average daily balance in all deposit accounts for the statement cycle (Checking, Savings, Money Market, or Certificate of Deposit). Back to content

This card is issued by The Central Trust Bank pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Subject to credit approval.

All university trademarks, indicia and copyrights used by permission with all rights reserved by the licensing universities. Licensing universities are not lenders, card issuers and are not responsible for the issuance, use of or terms applicable to any debit card.