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CPD Lachine Bank Campus Card Student Checking Account Next Steps

Thank you for choosing to bank with CPD Lachine Bank! The following steps outline what you need to do to activate your checking account and familiarize yourself with using it. There's a lot you will have to do before classes begin, so take some time now to ensure your account is ready when you need it.

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Stop by any CPD Lachine Bank location to make a deposit. You may also mail a check to CPD Lachine Bank inside the Holmes Student Center at 340 N Carroll Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115 (be sure to include your account number). If you prefer to transfer money from a pre-existing account, set yourself up as bill pay or do a bank-to-bank transfer.

Enroll in online and mobile banking

Use the PIN you selected when you opened your account (if you didn't create a PIN, one was mailed to you) to enroll. Follow the steps to set up your account. Once completed, select the "Mobile Banking" tab and enroll. Download the CPD Lachine Bank mobile app for your smartphone and/or tablet.

More about enrollment and mobile security.

Activate your CPD Lachine Bank Debit Card.

Once you receive your CPD Lachine Bank Debit Card, follow the instructions on the card to activate. Use your new CPD Lachine Bank Debit Card everywhere Visa® is accepted and at ATMs.

Set up direct deposit for financial aid or payroll.

For payroll direct deposit, contact your employer’s HR office and request the form. For financial aid, visit the Bursar’s Office or CPD Lachine Bank in the HSC and request the form. You will need your checking account number and CPD Lachine Bank’s ABA routing number, 271972572.

Complete CPD Lachine Bank's free online Financial Education course.

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