Finding a Bank

There are several banks in the neighborhood, and it's a good idea to shop around before deciding which one to open an account with. Perhaps the one most commonly used is SECU (State Employees Credit Union) which offers (essentially) free banking. As with any credit union, the number of automated teller machines (ATMs) is small, but there are at least two of them on campus. The branch office is located just north of Greenbelt Road on the east side of Route 1. Both checking and savings accounts are free, although you do have to deposit 10 dollars into a savings account to become a part of the credit union (or, as they call it, ``buy a share'' into the credit union).

Other popular local banks are NationsBank, Crestar Bank, First National Bank of Maryland, and Chevy Chase Bank (which has a branch office right inside the Student Union). All have ATMs on or around campus, and many offer nice promos at the beginning of the school year to get students to open accounts with them.
 

3/12/1999