• When selecting your bank take into account that in the United States, using an ATM from a bank other than yours involves a fee. Therefore, it is more convenient to have an account with those banks that have a number of ATM machines that you can easily access.
  

    
• There are five ATM machines on campus.  They are from two banks - Fifth Third Bank and Lake Michigan Credit Union.    
     
• During orientation, international students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Fifth Third Bank in Standale to open a bank account.
        
• Wire transfers are accepted by GVSU.  Please contact Kate Stoetzner by email: stoetznk@gvsu.edu for the proper account information.  *Do not plan to send by Western Union, as there isn't a convenient location to pick up the money.  For instructions on wire transfers, click here.
  

     
• These are some of the Bank options that are available around Allendale/Grand Rapids area:
  
  Fifth Third Bank
  Chase Bank
  Comerica Bank
  

What you will need when opening an American bank account:

• Passport
• Social Security Number
• I-20
• DS2019
• I-94