Representatives from local banks are present on campus during orientation to assist students with their banking needs. While a local checking or savings account is not required, having one does offer the advantage of writing checks to off-campus businesses who might not accept out-of-town checks. Most local banks do offer special student banking services aimed at their specific needs. Additionally, there are a few banks in the community who offer branches in locations outside of Ithaca and/or internationally, so you can take your account with you when you leave Cornell.
The Bursar's office also offers direct deposit of student refund checks to provide students with quick access to their student refunds via electronic deposit to their own checking or savings account.
Banking Locations On or Near Campus
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- CFCU Community Credit Union
Phone: (607) 257-8500 | Toll-Free: (800) 428-8340
- Personal Checking
Branches, Hours, and ATM Locations
- Tompkins Trust Company
Phone: (888) 273-3210
Student Checking
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- Alternatives Federal Credit Union
Phone: (607) 273-4611 | Toll-Free:(877) 273-AFCU
Personal Checking
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- M&T Bank
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 724-2440
- Personal Checking
Branches, Hours, and ATM Locations
- Community Bank
Toll-Free Phone: (866) 764-8638
- Personal Checking
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- Bank of America
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 432-1000
Student Checking
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- Key Bank
Toll-Free Phone: (800) KEY2YOU® (539-2968)
Checking Accounts
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- Citizens Bank
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 600-0008
Student Checking
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- Chemung Canal Trust Company
Phone: (607) 737-3711 | Toll-Free:(800) 836-3711
Checking Accounts
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