Virtual Wallet Student®
in a Class All Its Own

Teens get digital banking tools, Overdraft Protection and no monthly service charge for six years.

Virtual Wallet Student
PNC Banking Benefits
PNC Digital Banking
How to Apply

How Do You Apply?

PNC makes it easy.

Ages 14-15

Schedule an appointment in a branch to apply with an adult over 18 as a cosigner.
 

Schedule an Appointment

Ages 16-17

Apply online or schedule an appointment in a branch. Either way, an adult over 18 has to be included as a cosigner.

Apply Now for 16-17 years
Schedule an Appointment

Ages 18+

Apply online or schedule an appointment in a branch. An adult cosigner is not required, but many students still choose to have one.

Apply Now for 18 years and older
Schedule an Appointment

Know What Information Is Needed

Applicants will need their Social Security number[1] and a valid driver’s license or a state or military ID for verification. Some younger teens won’t have IDs yet, and that’s okay. PNC will use the cosigner’s ID.

Virtual Wallet Student

A Digital Banking Experience Designed for Teens Age 14 and Older

Virtual Wallet Student Benefits

Open a new Virtual Wallet Student and get certain benefits for up to six years, including:

  • No monthly service charge.
  • One automatic courtesy refund of any Overdraft Item fees associated with the first overdraft event on your Spend account.[2]
  • One incoming domestic or international wire transfer per statement period at no charge.
  • Automatic enrollment for online statements and documents the first time you sign on to PNC Online Banking, and the option to choose paper statements at no charge.

Plus, still receive benefits standard to Virtual Wallet, like:

  • A PNC Bank Visa® Debit Card.
  • Free Mobile[3] and Online[4] Banking to manage your money how and when you want.
  • Reimbursement of the fee for the first two domestic or international non-PNC Bank ATM transactions made on your Spend, Reserve or Growth accounts per statement period.[5]
  • $5.00 reimbursement of other financial institutions’ ATM surcharge fee per statement period.[5]
  • International Services including language interpretation.
  • Surcharge-free access to more than 60,000 PNC and Partner ATMs coast-to-coast, including approximately 41,000 Allpoint ATMs found in many top retailers nationwide.[6]
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What You Get

  • Spend: primary checking account
  • Reserve: short-term planning 
  • Growth: long-term savings account

What You Need to Know

At the end of the six years, your Virtual Wallet Student will convert to Virtual Wallet and be subject to the Virtual Wallet Features and Fees in effect at that time. 

If you transfer to a different product or account type during the first six years, you will forfeit the benefits of the Virtual Wallet Student and will not be able to transfer back to the Virtual Wallet Student.

Account Agreement
Features and Fees

Benefits of Banking with PNC

Convenient Locations

We're here when you need us. We have branches and ATMs on or near many campuses to ensure you have access to the resources you need to manage your money.

Find the most convenient location

My Finance Academy

With financial tips and resources, My Finance Academy provides financial education and information to help you make good decisions and manage your money while on campus, and beyond.

Explore My Finance Academy

Low Cash Mode®

Built on patents-pending technology, Low Cash Mode in the PNC Mobile App[3,7] is game-changing tech that can help you avoid overdraft fees and take control when your balance gets low or negative.

Learn more about Low Cash Mode

PNC Digital Banking

Tools and resources using the latest technology that can help make your banking faster and easier.

Zelle®

Use the PNC Mobile App together with Zelle to quickly send and receive money from people you know and trust with just an email address or U.S. mobile phone number.[8]

Explore Zelle

Digital Banking

Keep track of your money with our Online and Mobile Banking tools. Virtual Wallet Student is available through our app or on the web from your desktop, tablet or phone.

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Security & Privacy

We relentlessly protect your personal information and adhere to strict privacy standards.

Learn More about Security & Privacy