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Recruit Access Checking Account
Your lifestyle is demanding. You can depend on our Checking Account built for Military Recruits in Basic Training.
Recruit Access Checking from Armed Forces Bank is designed to be the best checking account for new military recruits and their families.
- Available to recruits ages 17 and up - no parent or guardian required
- No minimum balance required to open your account
- Free overdraft protection transfers
- Free incoming wire transfers
For a military bank account tailored to your unique needs as a new recruit, look no further than the Recruit Access Checking Account.
No minimum balance required
No monthly service charge with direct deposit
No credit check
Free unlimited access to 38,000+ MoneyPass Network ATMs1 (Opens in a new Window)
Get your paycheck early2 with Military Early Pay (Opens in a new Window)
Mobile Banking with check deposit3, bill pay, and account alerts4
Refer Friends & Family. $50 for you, $50 for them.4, 5
How to Open a Checking Account for a Basic Recruit in 4 Steps:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Email or fax it back to us with a copy of your ID. View our list of Acceptable Forms of ID (PDF) (Opens in a new Window) to open an account.
Step 3:
We will call you with an account number within minutes! We will also send you your debit card. If you are a quick ship, we can overnight a debit card to you!
Step 4:
Print the Military Direct Deposit Form (PDF) (Opens in a new Window) and take to Basic Training or submit to your Finance Office.
Check more specs on the Recruit Access Checking Account
- No monthly service charge when you make a direct deposit each statement cycle. Otherwise, a $12 monthly service charge applies.
- Free eStatements or $5 paper statements. Other miscellaneous fees, including overdraft fees, may also apply.
- Closing Recruit Access Checking accounts within 90 days of opening will result in a $25 early closure fee.
Resources for Military Recruits in Basic Combat Training
- Get paid one day early with Military Early Pay (Opens in a new Window).
- Ramp up your financial readiness with our Financial Education for Military members (Opens in a new Window).
- Open a Savings Account (Opens in a new Window) plus enroll in the Saving Cents (Opens in a new Window) program.
- With our Mobile Banking app (Opens in a new Window), you can check your military bank account wherever you are.
Dedicated Recruit Department
Email: recruit@afbank.com (Opens in a new Window)
Phone: 844-72-SERVE (844-727-3783)
Fax: 816-412-0055
Phone: 844-72-SERVE (844-727-3783)
Fax: 816-412-0055
Available Monday-Friday: 0800-1730 Central Time
Military Recruit's Questions about Recruit Access Checking Account:
1 No fees for withdrawals, transfers, balance inquiries or denied ATM transactions at ATMs in the MoneyPass® Network if you have a MoneyPass® logo on the back of your card. MoneyPass® Network ATMs are within the U.S. only
2 Direct deposit required. Maximum ACH credit is $15,000.00.
3 Deposits are subject to verification and not available for immediate withdrawal. Deposit limits and restrictions apply.
4 Message and data rates charged by your mobile phone carrier may apply.
5 Terms and conditions apply
