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
There are local banks who have full-service branches on campus as well as conveniently located ATM's. For branches located off-campus, the closest branch information has been displayed. For more information and other locations, contact the bank of your choice.
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- CFCU Community Credit Union
The Cornell Store, Cornell University
15 Central Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14853-5901
Phone: (607) 255-5111
Fax: (607) 255-3538
Branch Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Other Branches and ATM Locations
- Tompkins Trust Company
Tompkins Trust Company is a Preferred Partner of Cornell Athletics.
The Cornell Store
Cornell University
15 Central Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: (607) 257-1909; (800) 273-3210
Branch Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Other Branch Locations
ATM Locations
- Alternatives Federal Credit Union
125 N. Fulton Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 273-4611
Fax: (607) 277-6391
Branch Hours and ATM Locations
- M&T Bank
118 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: (607) 274-8948
Branches, Hours, and ATM Locations
- Elmira Savings Bank
602 W. State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 272-1111 or (888) 372-9299
Branches, Hours, and ATM Locations
- Bank of America
No local branches
ATM Locations
On Campus: West Campus, Noyes Community Recreation Center
Off Campus: Collegetown - Cornell Student Agencies,409 College Ave*
Other Branches and ATM Locations
*Accessible 24 hours a day.
- Key Bank
300 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 273-1431
Branches, Hours, and ATM Locations
- Citizens Bank
710 S. Meadow Street
Ithaca TOPS
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8500
Branches, Hours, and ATM Locations
- Chemung Canal Trust Company
Community Corners
909 Hanshaw Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 257-2194
Branches, Hours, and ATM Locations