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campus life.
📍 Cayman Beacon Bank – Student Banking 🇰🇾
Serving students at home & abroad
Grand Cayman, BWI + partner institutions
77 West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman KY1-1205
Online & 24/7 chat
Student Checking Account
$0 minimum balance, free debit card with customizable design, mobile check deposit, and peer-to-peer payments (Zelle, Venmo).
High-Yield Student Savings
Earn 1.50% APY on every dollar. No minimum balance. Automatic savings goals and round-ups.
Overdraft forgiveness
First $50 overdraft covered with no fee. Plus free alerts to help you avoid overspending.
Money management tools
Track spending by category, set budgets, get insights — all inside the Beacon Student App.
| Card | Rewards | APR | Annual Fee | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Student Card | 1% cashback on everything | 14.99% variable | $0 | Building credit history |
| Beacon Campus Plus | 3% dining, 2% groceries | 16.99% variable | $0 | Students who spend on food |
| Secured Student Builder | None | 12.99% | $0 | No credit history required |
| Feature | Big Bank Student | Cayman Beacon Student |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee waiver | 4 years | ✓ 5 years + grace period |
| ATM fees waived | Limited network | ✓ 55,000+ ATMs |
| Savings APY | 0.01% – 0.10% | ✓ 1.50% |
| Overdraft fee | $35 | ✓ $0 (first $50) |
| Financial literacy resources | Basic | ✓ Free courses & workshops |
Beacon Financial Academy
Free online courses: budgeting, credit scores, investing basics, and student loan management.
Graduation boost
Upon graduation, convert to our Premium Checking with 0.25% APY bonus for 12 months.
Refer a friend
Earn $25 for each friend who opens a Student account (up to $200/year).
Semester sweepstakes
Enter to win $1,000 scholarship just for using your debit card 10x/month.
📱 The Beacon Student App
✓ Set spending limits & get real-time alerts
✓ Round-up spare change to savings
✓ Split bills with roommates instantly
✓ Lock/unlock debit card from your phone
📝 Open your Student account in minutes
Verify student status
.edu email or enrollment letter
Provide ID
Passport or driver's license
Fund account
$0 minimum required
Start banking
Digital card instantly
✅ Who qualifies?
- ✓ High school seniors (accepted college)
- ✓ Undergraduate & graduate students
- ✓ International students (valid visa/passport)
- ✓ Vocational & trade school students
📋 Required documents
- Student ID or .edu email address
- Government ID (passport, driver's license)
- Social Security or ITIN (US) / equivalent
- Parent/guardian information (if under 18)
Start your financial journey today
Join over 50,000 students who trust Cayman Beacon for their banking.
No fees. No minimums. No surprises.