New account supports student programming through debit card use
November 24, 2025 - Through a partnership with the Mukwonago Area School District, Citizens Bank has introduced a new checking account designed to show community spirit and provide monetary support for a variety of student programs.
The account, known as Mukwonago Checking, includes a debit card featuring Mukwonago’s “Fast M” logo. Citizens Bank will contribute 0.50% of point-of-sale purchases made with the Mukwonago Checking debit card to the district to fund a wide range of student programs, including those in the areas of athletics, fine arts, robotics, career preparation, technical education, school or classroom projects, and other extracurricular activities. Custom checks with the Mukwonago logo are available for order.
The Mukwonago Checking account is available to anyone who wants to show school spirit and support local students. Minors who are at least 13 years old can have an account with a parent or guardian as a co-signer. The account can be opened in person at any Citizens Bank branch. Local residents who are at least 18 years old also have the option to open the account online at www.CitizensBankWI.bank.
“Citizens Bank is all about connecting within our communities, so we jumped on the opportunity to partner with the district on this account,” said Stefanie Bonesteel, Senior Vice President - Marketing at Citizens Bank and a Mukwonago parent. “I’ve seen first-hand all of the wonderful options kids have to get involved, so we set a goal to support those programs and celebrate school spirit at the same time.”
The account follows Citizens Bank’s recent development of a personal finance program for teenagers. Known as Real Life 101, the program features an interactive simulation where middle school or high school students must manage a monthly household budget with help from volunteers. Prior to the simulation, the bank partners with local educators to teach the basics of tracking spending and balancing a checking account. Students can build their financial literacy by managing their own checking account with the help of a parent or guardian.