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A checking account designed to protect you from day one.

Safe Start combines simple everyday banking with guided protection for your money, identity and account access.

See how protection works
The Safe Start

Your account is open. Now let’s make sure it’s protected.

We guide you through the essential steps so nothing important is missed. Try it: complete a step and watch your score move.

PROTECTION SCORE
82
Good
About 5 minutes to open and protect your account.
Security you can actually understand

Know what protects you and why.

We explain each protection in plain language, so you can make smart choices with confidence.

Every protection above is set up in your first 5 minutes.
Better banking. Every day.

Protected from day one. Useful every day after.

Everything you’d expect from a modern bank, designed to make your daily life easier.

No monthly fees. No minimums.
Protection that works when it matters

Safe Start isn’t just the first 5 minutes.

Your protection evolves as your banking activity changes. Try the cards below.

Protection like this, from day one.
You’re almost done

Know when you’re set. Then bank with confidence.

Finish your last few steps, get a clear completion moment, and move straight into everyday banking.

About 5 minutes to open and protect your account.
96
Excellent
You’re protected
✓Strong sign-in
✓Recovery ready
✓Alerts active
✓Card controls set
✓Privacy reviewed
Now you’re ready to bank
Payday coming Friday+$3,250.00
Upcoming bills$342.16
Available to spend$1,945.44
Savings transferWeekly · $100
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Start with better protection. Stay for better banking.

Open Safe Start Checking and get your everyday banking and security set up right from the beginning.

About 5 minutes to open and protect your account.