Your student money partner

Grand Canyon University students get more from their campus experience with a Global checking account

Checking that pays you

GCU student members receive the official Lopes debit card—the key to on-campus discounts and exclusive access.

Save on everyday campus purchases and more:

  • Early entry to select basketball games
  • 10% off everything at the Lope Shop
  • 10% off game-day concessions inside Global Credit Union Arena
  • $1 off coffee and energy drinks at Grand Canyon Beverage Company

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Core Checking

Free checking for students just getting started

Latitude Checking

Flexible checking with overdraft protection
Lopes debit card Included Included
Minimum balance No requirement No requirement
Monthly fee None $5.00*
Non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee None None
Overdraft offerings Not eligible Eligible—must opt in
Minimum age to open 13 years old 18 years old
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Lopes debit card
Minimum balance
Monthly fee
Non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee
Overdraft offerings
Minimum age to open

Core Checking

Free checking for students just getting started
Lopes debit card
Included
Minimum balance
No requirement
Monthly fee
None
Non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee
None
Overdraft offerings
Not eligible
Minimum age to open
13 years old
Learn More

Latitude Checking

Flexible checking with overdraft protection
Lopes debit card
Included
Minimum balance
No requirement
Monthly fee
$5.00*
Non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee
None
Overdraft offerings
Eligible—must opt in
Minimum age to open
18 years old
Learn More

*Monthly maintenance fee is waived with recurring direct deposit, or if you maintain a daily balance above $500 in your account. 

Global on campus

GCU student members benefit from on-campus Global services. Conveniently located inside the Lopes shop, our GCU branch offers students everyday banking support and financial guidance. We also have two ATMs on campus and locations across Phoenix.

Get a financial education

These courses are for general and educational purposes only; they are not intended to provide legal, tax, or investment advice.

Money 101

The practical money management course you wish they taught in high school

Student Money Management

Tackle the unique challenges of student finances in a high-inflation economy

Financial Life After Graduation

Successfully navigate career and financial decisions after university

*These loans are made by Sallie Mae Bank. Global Federal Credit Union is not the creditor for these loans and is compensated by Sallie Mae for the referral of loan customers. Applications are subject to a requested minimum loan amount of $1,000. Current credit and other eligibility criteria apply. Click here for additional eligibility information about each product.

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Grand Canyon University does not endorse, recommend, or promote any products or services offered by Sallie Mae Bank. Any references to Sallie Mae's offerings are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the University.