University of Iowa Accounts
As the only financial institution authorized by The University of Iowa for campus banking and with accounts that include a variety of special perks, Hills Bank is the premier choice for UI students and employees. We’re committed to supporting our local communities – including campus and student life as well as the broader Iowa City area.
We offer two convenient bank locations on campus and a third location across the street from the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City as well as over 20 ATM locations on or near campus. When you’re here at the UI, you’ll always be close to your money.
UI Student Checking
A simple, convenient account for any Hawkeye student.
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Designed for University of Iowa students
Features:
- No minimum to open
- No monthly service fee
- Xpress Transfer – easy, no cost way for parents to transfer money to the student’s account anytime
- No annual fee debit card
- Free personalization of your debit or credit card - make your card Picture Perfect by uploading your own image or picking from our gallery
- Free online and mobile banking that includes apps from the Apple App Store or Google Play
- Deposit checks safely and securely on your phone with remote deposit
- Free statement alerts and notices – paper statement or eStatement
- Unlimited free ATM transactions. (The owner of a non-Hills Bank ATM may surcharge, but that's their fee, not ours). Plus access to thousands of ATMs nationwide through the MoneyPass® Network.
- 20 free checks upon account opening
- When no longer a University of Iowa student, the account converts to Free Checking
UI Employee Advantage Checking
A special checking account for employees of the University of Iowa, with an exclusive consumer loan discount offer.
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A special checking account for employees of the University of Iowa, with an exclusive consumer loan discount offer.
Features:
- No minimum balance to open
- No monthly service fee
- Unlimited free ATM transactions (The owner of a non-Hills Bank ATM may surcharge, but that's their fee, not ours)
- Earn tiered interest rates
- Free introductory pack of checks
- 0.25% consumer loan discount – one time use; not valid for home equity products
- Direct deposit of paycheck is required
- Limit of one UI Employee Advantage account type per individual. If direct deposit from the University of Iowa is discontinued, the account converts to Free Checking.
UI Employee Advantage Savings
A special savings option to go with your UI Employee Advantage Checking account
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A special savings option to go with your UI Employee Advantage Checking account
Features:
- No minimum balance to open
- No monthly service fee
- Free ATM transactions (The owner of a non-Hills Bank ATM may surcharge, but that's their fee, not ours)
- Earns interest each day the collected balance is $1,000 or greater
- 0.25% consumer loan discount – one time use; not valid for home equity products
- Limit of one Employee Advantage account type per individual. If direct deposit from an Employee Advantage company is discontinued, the account converts to a regular Savings account.
- Six transfers or withdrawals per month by pre-authorized, automatic, Hills Bank OnlineTM, telephone, check, draft, debit card, or similar order to third parties
UI Employee Advantage Money Market
Earn a higher interest rate. Requires a UI Employee Advantage Checking Account.
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With this account, you can earn a higher interest rate than the Employee Advantage Savings Account. Requires a UI Employee Advantage Checking Account to open.
Features:
- No minimum balance to open
- No monthly service fee
- Free ATM transactions (The owner of a non-Hills Bank ATM may surcharge, but that's their fee, not ours)
- Earn variable interest on balances over $1,000
- 0.25% consumer loan discount – one time use; not valid for home equity products
- Limit of one Employee Advantage account type per individual. If direct deposit from an Employee Advantage company is discontinued, the account converts to a regular Money Market account.
- Six transfers or withdrawals per month by pre-authorized, automatic, Hills Bank Online™, telephone, check, draft, debit card, or similar order to third parties
University Retirement Plan Investment Counseling
As an independent advisor, we can offer professional investment guidance on your University of Iowa and other TIAA retirement plans.
UI Retirement Counseling
Financial education that focuses on achieving financial literacy. Connection is here.
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