Evanston: Northwestern Expands U.S. Bank Partnership With New Debit Card, Campus Support

EVANSTON, IL — Northwestern University and U.S. Bank are expanding a partnership that has lasted more than 20 years with a new university-branded debit card and added on-campus support in Evanston.

The new U.S. Bank Visa Debit Card featuring Northwestern branding will be available starting Monday for students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters. The card is designed to let users show school pride while connecting them to U.S. Bank banking services and financial tools.

The rollout also includes a new on-campus resource. A U.S. Bank Goals Coach will serve dedicated days on campus to support students, faculty and staff on progress toward their goals, financial or otherwise, through one-on-one support and educational resources. U.S. Bank will also continue to provide other resources, including its branch on the ground floor of Norris University Center and multiple ATMs across campus.

“Northwestern University is proud of its strong and growing partnership with U.S. Bank,” said Corbin Smyth, executive director of the Norris University Center at Northwestern. “This new debit card offers students, alumni, faculty, and staff a simple, everyday way to show their Northwestern spirit and stay connected to the university wherever they go.”

According to the announcement, the Northwestern card is part of U.S. Bank’s broader campus banking program, which launched in 1973. It is the 12th university-branded debit card launched since that card program began in 2020. The bank said the program is intended to pair everyday banking access with university partnerships that support students and campus communities.

“Every time a Wildcat pulls out this card, it’s a small but meaningful celebration of a community we’re proud to support,” said Abdel Daghlawi, Illinois Branch Banking Market Leader for U.S. Bank. “It brings Northwestern pride into everyday moments while opening the door to practical banking tools, guidance and resources that can help students, alumni and the broader campus community move confidently toward their financial goals.”

The card also reflects U.S. Bank’s stated focus on reducing plastic waste through product design. Each card is made from recovered ocean-bound plastic, described as material collected from areas at risk of polluting waterways.

The Northwestern debit card can be ordered through usbank.com, the U.S. Bank Mobile App or U.S. Bank branch locations beginning Aug. 10. On campus, the U.S. Bank branch is located in the Norris University Center at 1999 Campus Drive in Evanston.