PNC Student Banking at University of Kentucky

PNC Student Banking makes managing your money while you're at school one less thing to worry about.

Key Features & Benefits

Convenient Locations

We're here when you need us. We have branches and ATMs on or near many campuses to ensure you have access to the resources you need to manage your money.

University Pride

Show your school pride with a customized debit card. Your Virtual Wallet Student® may come with a debit card showcasing your school's logo and colors. You may also link your University ID to your PNC account – we have options designed for you.

My Finance Academy

With financial tips and resources, My Finance Academy provides financial education and information to help you make good decisions and manage your money while on campus, and beyond.

A Checking and Savings Account Made for Student Life

A digital banking experience to keep your money organized while you're in school.

Virtual Wallet Student Benefits

Open a new Virtual Wallet Student and get certain benefits for up to six years, including:

  • No monthly service charge.[1]
  • One automatic courtesy refund of any Overdraft Item fees associated with the first overdraft event.[2]
  • One incoming domestic or international wire transfer per statement period at no charge.
  • Automatic enrollment for online statements and documents the first time you sign on to PNC Online Banking, and the option to choose paper statements at no charge.

Plus, still receive benefits standard to Virtual Wallet, like:

  • A PNC Bank Visa® Debit Card.
  • Free Mobile[3] and Online[4] Banking to manage your money how and when you want.
  • Reimbursement of the fee for the first two domestic or international non-PNC Bank ATM transactions made on your Spend, Reserve or Growth accounts per statement period.[5]
  • $5.00 reimbursement of other financial institutions’ ATM surcharge fee per statement period.[5]
  • International Services including language interpretation.

What You Get

  • Spend: primary checking account
  • Reserve: short-term planning 
  • Growth: long-term savings account

What You Need to Know

At the end of the six years, your Virtual Wallet Student will convert to Virtual Wallet and be subject to the Virtual Wallet Features and Fees in effect at that time. 

If you transfer to a different product or account type during the first six years, you will forfeit the benefits of the Virtual Wallet Student and will not be able to transfer back to the Virtual Wallet Student.

Visit Us

Stop in today at a location on or near campus - we're here when you need us.

ATMs

On or near campus ATMs offer convenient access to your money and banking solutions.

  • Gatton Student Center (Accepts Deposits)
  • Student Health Center

Branches

Stop in or set an appointment
for service, resources or support.

  • Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions
  • Chevy Chase Branch, 720 East Euclid Avenue

Card Details

Show Your School Pride with a PNC Bank Visa® Affinity Debit Card

Customize your wallet and order a PNC Bank Visa® Affinity Debit card designed just for your school.

If you're an existing PNC debit cardholder, sign on to Online Banking to upgrade to an affinity card. To request a card, visit the "Debit/ATM Card Services" section either in "Account Services" on the "My Accounts Summary" page or within the "Customer Service" tab. Click the image of your school card and click “next” at the bottom of the screen. Read the disclosures and click submit. Your card will arrive in 3 to 5 business days.

University ID Card Linking

You may also link your University ID to your PNC accounts – we have options designed for you.

Tools & Resources

Tools and resources using the latest technology
that can help make your banking faster and easier.

Zelle®

Use the PNC Mobile App together with Zelle to quickly send and receive money from people you know and trust with just an email address or U.S. mobile phone number.[6]

Digital Banking

Keep track of your money with our Online and Mobile Banking tools. Virtual Wallet Student is available through our app or on the web from your desktop, tablet or phone.

Security & Privacy

We relentlessly protect your personal information and adhere to strict privacy standards.


Related Resources

Whether you're an international student, about to graduate,
just graduated - or you're staff or faculty - we can help.

Explore Options for International Students

A new school. A new culture. A new way of life. When it comes to banking, where do you begin? PNC has the resources to help you get started.

Career Opportunities for Students & Graduates

We offer summer internships and early career development programs in an effort to grow talent into tomorrow’s workforce.

Faculty & Staff Benefits

Get money management tools, benefits & more with PNC WorkPlace Banking®. Our unique bank-at-work program helps make your financial life easy.

Ready to Get Started or Have Questions?

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Let’s Meet

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time to meet with us.

Visit Us

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stop by to see us.

Customer Service

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