Shortly after you arrive in the US, open a checking account. It's a safe and easy way to store your money, and to get access to it when needed. To open a checking account, the bank will need to verify your name, date of birth, address, and some form of official identification. Reliable banks near campus:
Chase Bank (Links to an external site.) is a national bank that serves nearly half of U.S. households with a broad range of products. Chase online lets you manage your Chase accounts, view statements, monitor activity, pay bills or transfer funds securely from one central place.
2331 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 552 - 2570
Offering the only full-service branch bank on the uptown campus, Hancock Whitney Bank (Links to an external site.) is conveniently located on the first floor of the Lavin-Bernick Center.
First Floor, Lavin-Bernick Center
Phone: (504) 619-4172
Fax: (504) 619-4177
Hancock Whitney provides 24-hour ATM service on the ground level of the LBC adjacent to the Pedersen Lobby and on the ground floor of the Reily Student Recreation Center. 24-hour ATM service for Capital One and Chase is also available on the ground level of the LBC adjacent to the Pedersen Lobby.
Hancock Whitney ATM: First Floor, Lavin-Bernick Center, adjacent to Pedersen Lobby
Hancock Whitney ATM: Ground Floor, Reily Student Recreation Center
Capital One ATM: First Floor, Lavin-Bernick Center, adjacent to Pedersen Lobby
Chase ATM: First Floor, Lavin-Bernick Center, adjacent to Pedersen Lobby
