Money Management
How to Establish a Bank Account top>>
Once you arrive, you may want to set up a bank account to manage your money. Several banks in Gainesville offer checking and savings account services to students as well as wire transfers and dollar exchanges. To set up a bank account, you will need to bring your passport.
Two banks located close to campus are:
Campus USA Credit Union
1200 SW 5th Ave.
http://www.campuscu.com
(352) 335-9090
Bank of America
1116 W. University Ave.
http://www.bankofamerica.com
(352) 335-0411
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) top>>
There are several ATM's located on campus. The Reitz Union has ATMs for Campus USA, Wachovia and Bank of America. Another Bank of America ATM is located at the HUB on campus. If you use an ATM other than the one of your bank, you will likely be charged a fee each time you use your ATM card.
Debit Cards top>>
With your Gator 1 card, you can choose to activate it at the Bank of America to become a debit/ATM card. When you use a debit card, your purchase is automatically withdrawn from your checking account. You must have a checking account with Bank of America to use this option.
If you do not have an account at Bank of America, you can ask your bank
to issue you a Visa Check Card. This is a popular type of debit card that
can by used in stores and restaurants that accept VISA cards.