Locations Help Center Education Careers Sign In Enroll in Digital Banking Blog NEW RECRUIT Recruit Access Checking The Armed Forces Bank Recruit Access Checking account meets your everyday needs as a recruit and gives you the freedom to manage your money with ease. Sign up for direct deposit and get paid an extra day in advance with Early Pay (DFAS direct deposits). Enjoy convenient access to online banking features such as free mobile check deposit1, bill pay and account alerts3. The Recruit Checking Account offers special benefits such as free overdraft protection transfers and free incoming wire transfers. No minimum balance is required to open your account today. Some of our nationwide branches offer Exchanges that are open weekends and evenings. Armed Forces Bank clients can also bank at over 70 Academy Bank locations and deposit cash at over 4,000 Walmart locations at the register. In addition, you’ll have free access to 30,000+ ATMs through our MoneyPass Network2. Features .cls-1{fill:#231f20;}free No minimum balance required .cls-1{fill:#231f20;}free No monthly service charge with direct deposit .cls-1{fill:#231f20;}calendar Receive DFAS direct deposits a day early with Military Early Pay .cls-1{fill:#231f20;}credit No credit check .cls-1,.cls-2{fill:#231f20;}.cls-2{fill-rule:evenodd;}atm Free, unlimited access to 30,000+ MoneyPass® Network2 ATMs — find one with our mobile app or the MoneyPass® site .cls-1{fill:#231f20;}mobile-check Free mobile check deposit1 Additional Features Free money orders Free overdraft protection transfers Free incoming wire transfers Free e.statements or $4.50 paper statements Digital Banking with Bill Pay and Account Alerts3 Free Visa® debit card with EMV chip technology Faster, more secure online transactions when you enroll in Visa® Checkout Locations around the country, including branches inside Exchanges that are open weekends and evenings What You Need to Know Available to recruits ages 17 and up. No parent or guardian required. No monthly service charge when you make a direct deposit each statement cycle. Otherwise, a $10.00 monthly service charge applies. Free e.Statements or $4.50 paper statements. Other miscellaneous fees, including overdraft fees, may also apply. Are you a recruiter? See our Recruiter Resources. How to Open an Account Step 1: Fill out the Signature Card (PDF) and email or fax it back to us with a copy of your ID. View our list of Acceptable Forms of ID (PDF) to open an account. Step 2: We will call you with an account number within minutes! In addition to sending a debit card, we will mail starter checks and other account information. Quick ship? We will overnight a debit card to you! Step 3: Print the Direct Deposit Form (PDF) and take to Basic Training or submit to your Finance Office. Take The Next Steps Don’t stop here! Once you get your new checking account, take your finances to the next level: Download the Checking 101 Workbook to learn the ins and outs of your new checking account. Access your account on your desktop, smartphone or tablet with Digital Banking. Enroll today. Move payday up a day with Military Early Pay. Build your credit with a Credit Builder Secured Visa Credit Card.4 Open a Savings Account and enroll in Saving Cents, a program that automatically rounds up every purchase to the nearest dollar and puts the change in your savings. Ramp up your financial readiness and check out our Education section in the main menu. If you have any questions, contact our dedicated Recruit Department. Resource Checking 101 Workbook (PDF) PDF, 1.69 MB DOWNLOAD Dedicated Recruit Department Email Call Toll Free Fax recruit@afbank.com (844) 72 SERVE (816) 412-0055 Available Mon-Fri: 0800-1830 Central Time 1 Deposits are subject to verification and not available for immediate withdrawal. Deposit limits and restrictions apply. 2 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. 3 Message and data rates may apply - such charges include those from your communications service providers. 4 Subject to credit approval. Improved credit score is not guaranteed. Credit score is determined by credit reporting agencies based on multiple factors, but satisfactory performance on a credit card product can improve your credit score. Default on a credit card, including missed or late payments can damage your credit score. Once added, funds cannot be withdrawn from the savings account without closing the savings account and the credit card. Closing new accounts within 90 days of opening will result in a $20 fee assessment. 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