The time to instill the importance of financial wellness in your children is now, and Pelican has the resources to help you teach your child good financial habits. For the month of April, kids can open a Team Pelican Youth Savings Account or make a deposit into their existing account and be entered to win a pair of Beats headphones or an Amazon Fire tablet!*
Youth Month Contest1
Team Pelican |
Teen Checking |
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Ages 0-12
Ways to enter:
⭐ Open a new Team Pelican account
⭐ Make a $5 deposit into your account
⭐ Each additonal deposit of $5+ is another entry!
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Ages 13-17
Ways to enter:
⭐ Open a new Teen Checking account
⭐ Make a $5 deposit into your account
⭐ Each additonal deposit of $5+ is another entry!
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Win an Amazon Fire Tablet! 📱
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Win a pair of Beats Headphones! 🎧
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Winners will be notified on May 1, 2024.
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1 Pelican State CU membership and Team Pelican Youth Savings Account required to open a checking account for a minor. If you are not a Pelican member, you must be eligible to open a primary savings account with Pelican to become one. The deposit to open a primary savings account starts at a minimum of $10 ($5 to join + $5 minimum balance). A minimum deposit of $25 is required to open Kasasa Cash or Kasasa Cash Back account. Must be 13-17 years of age to qualify. The purchase limit on teen debit cards is set to $250/day, and the ATM limit is set to $105/day. Parent/guardian must be listed on the teen's card. Overdraft Privilege will automatically be turned off and is not permitted on these cards/accounts; an overdraft link to a line of credit, credit card, or savings account is permitted at the parent/guardian's request. Teens will be asked to provide a photo ID if they have one. The teen MUST sign the membership application in order to be issued a card. Not everyone will qualify. Pelican reserves the right to limit the number of accounts allowed per member, joint or individually.
Two winners will be chosen, who will each win one of the following prizes: One (1) Pelican State CU Teen Checking Accountholder will receive one (1) pair of Beats Headphones, and One (1) Pelican State CU Team Pelican Accountholder (excluding Teen Checking Accountholders) will win one (1) Amazon Fire Tablet.
There are two methods for entry:
1. If the entrant is not a current member of Pelican State Credit Union, opening a Team Pelican or Teen Checking account and making the required initial deposit for that account will equal 1 entry. Limit of one entry per person using method 1.
2. For existing members or once the entrant has completed method 1, depositing $5 or more into their Team Pelican or Teen Checking account will equal 1 entry. Limit of one entry per day for method 2.
Maximum of two entries available per member per day. Accounts must be current and in good standing to be eligible to win. A Pelican State Credit Union representative will attempt to contact a winner a maximum of three (3) times before another winner is chosen. By participating in this giveaway, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules. Pelican reserves the right to cancel, terminate, or modify the giveaway if it cannot be completed as planned for any reason. Winners will be selected at random and notified by email on May 1, 2024. The prize is not transferrable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash. Giveaway is in no way sponsored by, or affiliated with, Beats or Amazon. Federally insured by NCUA.