//PRODUCTS & SERVICES

A Golden 1 Youth Savings Account*
This is the perfect account for teaching kids and young adults the importance of saving while allowing them to earn dividends.

  • Low $1 minimum opening balance
  • No minimum daily balance requirements to earn dividends
  • Allows minors to make withdrawals and deposits to the account without requiring the parent or joint owner to be present
  • Access to Golden 1 network ATMs when approved for a Golden 1 ATM Card

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A Golden 1 New Generation Checking Account*
This account is designed for teens age 13 to 17 who want to learn how to manage a checking account responsibly. When the teen turns age 18, the account will convert to a Golden 1 Free Checking Account.

  • Minimum balance to open: None
  • First order of 50-pack Variety Checks is free

* Subject to approval. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian sign as a joint owner on the account until they reach the age of 18.

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Golden 1 Freedom Checking Account
Teens ages 16 and 17 who maintain a B average or higher in school are eligible to open a Golden 1 Freedom Checking Account. This account allows teens to access their money with a Golden 1 ATM/Check Card that has a total daily withdrawal limit of $250 including a daily cash withdrawal limit of $100.

Student PackSM
The Student Pack* provides an easy-to-use package of financial products designed exclusively for full-time college students with proof of enrollment at any University of California, California State University or accredited college located in a county that is in our field of membership. Student Pack includes:

Golden 1 Student Checking Account

  • No minimum to open or maintain
  • No monthly service charge
  • Free first box of Golden 1 Custom Image checks

Golden 1 Student Visa® Card

  • Non-variable annual percentage rate
  • No annual fee
  • No co-applicant is required if you qualify to make the minimum payments on your own
  • Limits up to $2,000
  • Overdraft protection

*Subject to approval. Must be approved for all products to receive Student Pack services.


Features Available with All Accounts


Golden 1 ATM Card or ATM/Check Card

  • Free access to your accounts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Golden 1, STAR®, Cirrus®, and CO-OP ATM Networks**
  • Make purchases and get cash at most major supermarkets, gas stations, convenience stores, and restaurants.

Golden 1 OnlineSM and Bill Payment Services
Free access to your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Plus:

  • View account balance and history for savings and checking accounts
  • Pay bills and receive electronic bills
  • Access account statements

**Fees vary from network to network.

FREE Mobile Banking
If you have an Internet enabled mobile device, and have enrolled in Golden 1 Online, just type mobile.golden1.com into your phone’s web browser, and you’re ready to do your banking!

FREE Text Banking
Text us and we’ll text you back. Register your device within Golden 1 Online, and you’re ready to get texts about your account. After you enroll, text BAL or HIST to 465336 (GOLDEN) to check your account balance or see if a check cleared.