Kalo Essentials Checking

Perfect for on-the-go, everyday budgeting with no minimum balance requirement1 and access to Online Banking

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Tap your contactless ASB Visa® Debit Card or connect it to your smartphone and pay while on-the-go

Kalo Essentials Checking     
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Set Your Teen Up for Success
Open a joint checking account with your teen

Start building smart money habits and help them take charge of their finances.

Plus, score $20 cash back*

when they make 5 point-of-sale transactions with their ASB Visa® Debit Card by May 31, 2025.

Teen checking accounts must be open between March 29, 2025 to April 30, 2025 to redeem this offer.

Mobile Wallet

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Start your teens on their financial journey!

Teen Checking Account Features & Benefits

  • Available for 13 - 18 year olds, with a valid government-issued ID

  • Visit any branch to open a Kalo checking account with a parent or guardian over 18 years old

  • VISA® Debit Card can be added to a Mobile Wallet for faster, contactless checkouts with extra security

  • Account access with Online Banking and our top-rated ASB Hawaii Mobile App

  • Same-day online transfers between ASB accounts

  • Set up transaction alerts to monitor account activity and balances

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  1. We reserve the right to close an account that has a zero balance for 30 or more consecutive calendar days.
  2. An internet-enabled device is required to access the ASB Hawaii Mobile app and website. Downloading the app is required for Mobile Check Deposit. Standard messaging and data usage fees apply; contact your mobile carrier for details.

*Offer valid from March 29, 2025 to April 30, 2025, when 1) a joint Kalo EssentialSM, Kalo PlusSM or Kalo DeluxeSM checking account is opened with a minor from 13 to 18 years old and a parent or guardian and 2) minor makes 5 in-store point-of-sale or online purchases with their ASB Visa® Debit Card to get $20 (gift). Transactions must post and settle to your checking account by May 31, 2025 (less returns, chargebacks, reversals and so on). For online purchases, the posting date may be different from the transaction date; money transfers, ATM withdrawals, peer-to-peer transfers, micro-deposits, and check payments do not qualify as purchases. Only one gift per account. The gift will be credited to your account by June 13, 2025. This may be considered income and reported to the IRS.