iStrive® Checking

As you begin your path to financial independence, iStrive Checking is a great way to help you manage income from your first summer job, college and through the start of your career.

For ages 14-241, this account will supply you with all the tools and resources you need to manage your budget and keep up with your social life. By age 24, you will transition into our other banking products and services that best suit your lifestyle. You must be 18 years or older to open an account online.

Not near an NBT Bank ATM? No problem. NBT Bank will waive its foreign transaction fee at ATMs not operated by NBT Bank; however, other banks' surcharges will still apply.

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Account Details

  • No monthly balance requirements
  • Minimum balance to open - $25 (Online)
  • Minimum balance to open - $0 (In Branch)
  • $2 monthly fee for paper statements
    • Avoid the monthly maintenance fee by enrolling in eStatements

1If under the age of 18, iStrive accounts must be opened as joint accounts with the other owner at least 18 years of age.

Features and Benefits

  • iStrive Debit Card
    • For your added convenience, enjoy no foreign transaction fees at ATMs not operated by NBT Bank; other banks' surcharges will still apply.
  • NBT Online Banking with Bill Pay2
  • NBT Bank Mobile Banking
  • No fee to transfer funds to your iStrive Checking Account using the Autolink Transfer Service

2Must be 18 years of age or older to gain access to Bill Pay.

Statement Options

Include all of your accounts on one easy-to-read statement with combined statements

ACCOUNT GUIDE

Our Recommendations

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iStrive Debit
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iStrive Savings
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Digital Banking
Manage your money from anywhere, anytime.