--- title: Youth description: It’s never too early to start learning about good financial habits. Learn more about our youth accounts here! --- [![AccessCU\_Horizontal\_Colour](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Access%20Brand/AccessCU_Horizontal_Colour.jpg?width=250&height=84&name=AccessCU_Horizontal_Colour.jpg "AccessCU_Horizontal_Colour")](https://www.accesscu.ca/en/personal) ![youthcampaign\_title](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Youth%20Campaign/youthcampaign_title.png?width=800&height=374&name=youthcampaign_title.png "youthcampaign_title") Opening your first bank account is an exciting time! It’s never too early to start learning about good financial habits. Our Grow Accounts are a great option for your first bank account and include many benefits and features. Plus, receive a D.O.G. gift when you sign up for a youth account\*! Choose from a D.O.G. plush puppy or D.O.G. shoe charms.  We have two youth account options available: ![grow-savings](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/grow-savings.png?width=1068&height=341&name=grow-savings.png) A beginner’s account with incentives to help kids learn how to start saving. - No monthly fee - Unlimited transactions - Special interest rate on first $2,000 deposited [LEARN MORE](https://www.accesscu.ca/en/personal/saving/grow-savings#grow) ![grow-chequing](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/grow-chequing.png?width=1068&height=341&name=grow-chequing.png) Easy-to-use first chequing account for the young money-maker. - No monthly fee - Unlimited e-Transfers - 30 free withdrawals per month [LEARN MORE](https://www.accesscu.ca/en/personal/spending/grow-chequing#grow) ## **OPEN A YOUTH ACCOUNT TODAY!** ![location](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/location.png?width=170&height=170&name=location.png) In-person [Visit your local branch](https://www.accesscu.ca/en/contact/branch-atm) ![calendar](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/calendar.png?width=170&height=170&name=calendar.png) By appointment [Book an appointment online](https://accesscu.coconutcalendar.com/service) ![phone](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/phone.png?width=170&height=170&name=phone.png) By phone Call us: [1.800.264.2926](tel:1.800.264.2926)   ![bloglogo250](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hubfs/bloglogo250.png "bloglogo250") ## **Keeping it uncomplicated at every age** [Check out our Uncomplicated Advice blog](https://blog.accesscu.ca/?hsLang=en) for tips on creating good financial habits. ![BlogPost-1](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/BlogPost-1.png?width=1068&height=341&name=BlogPost-1.png) Five ways parents can teach children good financial habits   [Learn more](https://blog.accesscu.ca/five-ways-parents-can-teach-children-good-financial-habits?hsLang=en) ![BlogPost-2](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/BlogPost-2.png?width=1068&height=341&name=BlogPost-2.png) Give your child a head start with an RESP   [Learn more](https://blog.accesscu.ca/give-your-child-a-head-start-with-an-resp?hsLang=en) ![BlogPost-3-1](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/BlogPost-3-1.png?width=368&height=117&name=BlogPost-3-1.png) Getting your teen started with budgeting   [Learn more](https://blog.accesscu.ca/getting-your-teen-started-with-budgeting?hsLang=en)   ## WHO SAYS BANKING CAN'T BE FUN! Check out our resources to help teach you good financial habits, plus we have some fun activities for you to enjoy! ![budget](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/budget.png?width=200&height=200&name=budget.png) Budgeting Worksheet [DOWNLOAD](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Budgeting%20Worksheet.pdf?hsLang=en) ![coloring](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/coloring.png?width=200&height=200&name=coloring.png) D.O.G. Colouring Page [DOWNLOAD](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Bill_DOGColourPage.pdf?hsLang=en) ![tips](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/tips.png?width=200&height=200&name=tips.png) Money Management Tips  [DOWNLOAD](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hubfs/MoneyManagementForStudents_AccessCU.pdf?hsLang=en) ![dogpage](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/dogpage.png?width=200&height=200&name=dogpage.png) D.O.G. Activity Sheet [DOWNLOAD](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Youth_Activity_Book_BW-1.pdf?hsLang=en) **D.O.G.** The D.O.G. is our Director of Greetings! They have a very important job here at Access Credit Union, including engaging with our members, showing off their latest tricks, and of course, providing 'paw shakes' when necessary. The D.O.G. actively visits our branches each month and participates in [community events](https://community.accesscu.ca/current-events?hsLang=en). [LEARN MORE](https://www.accesscu.ca/en/about/the-dog) ![dogs](https://invest.accesscu.ca/hubfs/dogs.png "dogs") *\*Subject to availability. Limit of one D.O.G. gift per youth account.* [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AccessCreditUnion) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/3758157/admin/feed/posts/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/AccessCred) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/accesscreditunion/) Connect with Access Credit Union Follow Access Credit Union on social media for financial advice and news from our member community. Copyright © 2026 Access Credit Union Limited. All Rights Reserved.