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GROW STRONG YOUTH ACCOUNTS

START YOUNG AND

GROW STRONG

A Grow Strong Youth Account is a great way for teens to learn financial responsibility and manage their money.

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Create Savings Goals

Set and track savings goals right from your computer or phone with our easy-to-use online banking tools.

Stylish Debit Cards

A Grow Strong Checking account will give teens their very own Visa® debit card for purchases or accessing money at ATMs—combining fun with practicality! 

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Learn and Earn With Zogo!

Zogo is a fun, engaging app that makes financial literacy easy. Master key concepts through interactive tools while earning points for completing tasks and quizzes—redeemable for real rewards like gift cards!

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WHY TEENS LOVE OUR

GROW STRONG YOUTH ACCOUNTS

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Send and Receive Money with Zelle®

Easily send and receive money with Zelle®, perfect for receiving birthday gifts or holiday cash from family and friends!

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WATCH THEIR SAVINGS GROW

Earn dividends that are compounded and paid quarterly, helping their money grow faster with a Grow Strong Savings account.

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Zero Liability Protection

Rest easy knowing you’ll be reimbursed for unauthorized debit card charges when reported promptly, ensuring your child is protected if their card is lost, stolen, or used fraudulently.

BANKING ON GOOD FINANCIAL HABITS
A COMPARATIVE OVERVIEW

Discover the features and benefits of our youth accounts to help you choose the option that best supports your families journey toward financial growth. 

 

FEATURES AND BENEFITSRocky Raccoon SavingsGrow Strong SavingsGrow Strong Checking
 
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For Ages

0-12

13-17

13-17

Minimum Opening Balance

$5

$5

$25

Monthly Service Fee

$0

$0

$0

Online Banking

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No Fees ATM Network Access

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Debit Card

X

X

✓

Earns Dividends

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X

Send and Receive Money With Zelle®

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✓

✓

 

All rates, terms and conditions subject to change.

All rates, terms and conditions subject to change.

*Grow Strong Savings Account is required to open

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about our Grow Strong Youth Accounts.

JUST $25 GETS YOU STARTED WITH

 A GROW STRONG CHECKING ACCOUNT

A Grow Strong Savings Account is required to open.

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Discover the convenience of our
MOBILE APP 

Experience effortless account access and financial management anytime, anywhere. 

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Mobile Wallets

Easily add your credit or debit card to your favorite mobile wallets like Apple Pay®, Google Pay®, or Samsung Pay® for secure, contactless payments.

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Card Management

Manage your cards with ease! Set limits and alerts, block or unblock cards and merchants, update PINs and activate or replace cards.

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FREE TRANSFERS WITH ZELLE

Send and receive money quickly with Zelle®—an easy, no-fee way to transfer funds to family and friends, right from your phone.

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Mobile Check Deposits

Skip the trip to the branch—snap a photo of your check and deposit it directly into your account using your smartphone, anytime, anywhere.

You can never have too much

Financial IQ

Expand your financial knowledge with tons of resources

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Expert Lead Workshops

Workshops & Webinar

Attend our financial workshops to get guidance from experts and network with Valley Strong Members.

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Financial Education Courses

Financial Literacy Center

Access courses to help make the most of your finances on the Valley Strong Financial Literacy Center.

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Financial Articles & Success Stories

Blog

Read about fellow Valley Strong Members and learn how Valley Strong partnered in their success.

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