
As a University of Minnesota staff or faculty member, you're eligible to open a U Card faculty/staff checking account. This account is offered exclusively to University of Minnesota U Card holders through TCF National Bank Minnesota. University of Minnesota students should click here for information on the U Card student checking account.
Benefits
University-designed check!
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Why open a U Card checking account?
TCF Bank campus locations
Easy telephone banking
Campus area ATM locations
Lost or stolen U Card
The U Card checking account has many important benefits, such as:

The U Card Office is proudly offering this specially-designed University of Minnesota check as part of our U Card checking account package. A box of 200 single-copy checks is just $2.55, duplicate checks just $5.55! Stop by the U Card Office or visit the Stadium Village or Dinkytown TCF Bank branch to place your order today!
Signing up for the U Card checking account is easy. You can open an account or convert your existing TCF account:
OR, if you already have your U Card, you can:
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You can even add your spouse or parent to your U Card account. They'll get a TCF Check Card if they're not eligible for a U Card.
Compare all the services and features you get with the U Card checking account versus what other local financial institutions offer. If you currently have a checking plan, consider switching to the U Card checking account. U Card checking offers so much more!
Once you've opened your U Card bank account, there are two nearby locations where you can do your banking. Plus, there are over 80 TCF Minnesota branch locations and 7-day banking at all Cub Foods locations!
Both branches have the following service hours:
Whenever you need a quick answer to routine banking matters, the TCF Automated Phone Service can help. Just dial 612-341-0206 or 1-800-688-4823 from any touch-tone phone and you can obtain:
Or call TCF Bank's customer service number at:
Convenient campus area TCF Express Teller locations:
The Express Teller network has over 700 locations.
If your U Card is lost or stolen call TCF Bank at 612-823-2265 or 1-800-228-8892 immediately. Click for complete lost or stolen U Card procedure details.
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TCF National Bank is an equal housing lender. Deposits at TCF National Bank Minnesota are insured to $100,000 by the FDIC. The 1/4% CD bonus is an increase in the normal rate payable by TCF on certificates of deposit for the same amount and term as in effect at time of certificate opening. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional rate offer or for Jumbo CDs or non-personal accounts. There is a penalty for early withdrawal from certificates.
The 1/4% off the normal interest rate on TCF home equity and consumer loans is for the same amount and term as in effect at the time of the loan. Payment on the loans must be made electronically through the Automated Clearing House to be eligible for the discount. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional rate offers. Not all consumer loans are eligible for this discount and ir does not apply to extensions or renewals. Current rates are subject to change without notice.

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