Kids & Teens

Open your child's first savings account or a teen checking account at Pelican. Good grade rewards, no monthly fees, parent controls, and real money skills — starting at birth.

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Financial Education for Kids

Get a Head Start on Smart Money Skills

Good money habits start early. Pelican makes learning about saving, spending, and credit unions fun and easy for kids — helping families start the money conversation sooner with simple, engaging tools.

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An account for every goal

When you open your account, you become an owner, not a line item on someone else's earnings report.

Team Pelican Scholarship Program

Pelican awards $1,000 scholarships to qualifying Youth Savings account holders. Students who maintain an account and exemplify Pelican's core values are eligible to apply.

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Set Them Up for Financial Success

Whether you’re opening a child’s first savings account or setting up a teen checking account, Pelican makes it simple to start strong.

Accounts that grow with them

Youth accounts automatically convert to standard accounts at age 18, making it easy to continue banking with Pelican as they get older.

Built-in parent controls

Parents can monitor spending, manage debit card access, set limits, and receive alerts directly through the MyPelican app.

Rewards for good grades*

Youth Savings account holders can earn up to $35 per semester for strong report card grades, encouraging smart saving and academic success.

Scholarship opportunities

Eligible members may qualify for a $1,000 Team Pelican Scholarship to help support future educational goals.

Even bigger teen rewards

Teens with an active Teen Checking account can earn up to $70 per semester for making good grades while learning real-world money management skills.

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Ready To Open A Youth Savings Account?

Financial education is most effective when paired with real experience. Open a Youth Savings account and let your child watch their savings grow — and earn grade rewards along the way.

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