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Banks

Full-service banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are all available in Denver to help meet your financial needs. You should think carefully about your financial needs before enrolling in service at an institution and be prepared to ask questions when meeting with a customer service representative. For more information, please review our Banking in the U.S. handout.

Types of Services

Most institutions offer basic checking and savings account services and loans to qualified customers. Banks offer additional services, such safe-deposit boxes and international currency exchange. Credit unions are member-owned and offer more competitive interest rates.

Checking Account

A checking account, commonly called a current account outside the United States, is used to make regular purchases and payments. You may access funds in your account using an ATM or debit card, or personal checks, which must be ordered on a regular basis. Most checks display your name, address, and checking account number. You should receive a small set of checks when you open your account.

Savings Account and Investment Services

Savings accounts earn interest at relatively low rates and are a secure way of investing extra money that is not needed for everyday expenses.  You can withdraw any amount from a regular savings account whenever you wish, or you can transfer it to your checking account.  Some banks offer savings certificates and money market certificates, also known as certificates of deposit (CDs), which require minimum deposits, but earn higher interest rates than regular savings accounts.  Generally, these investment accounts cannot be withdrawn without a penalty for a specified amount of time.

Online Banking

Most major institutions now offer online banking to their customers. Online banking allows you to view and print account statements, transfer funds between accounts, and perform a variety of other financial tasks that you would otherwise need to visit a bank in person to perform.

Banks Near DU Campus

There are several banks located near the DU Campus. Neither the University nor International Student and Scholar Service endorses a particular bank. Before visiting a bank or opening an account, carefully consider your personal financial needs and be ready to discuss the services you would like to receive with a customer service representative.

Name Telephone Closest Location
Wells Fargo 303-861-8811 2150 S. Downing (inside Safeway)
Bank of the West        303-202-5521 7400 E. Hampden Ave.
1st Bank 303-282-0577 1316 E. Evans Ave.
U.S. Bank 303-758-0856 2555 S. Colorado Blvd.
Key Bank 303-758-0856 2305 S. Colorado Blvd.
Chase Bank 720-570-0751 2040 S. University Blvd.
TCF Bank 720-570-0595 2090 S. University Blvd.