In the era of electronic banking, troops are now permitted to have troop account debit cards. If your troop obtains a troop account debit card, please be aware of the rules and restrictions that may be set on the debit card by your bank. Bank fees should be avoided.

Accurate record keeping of troop account debit card transactions, including retention of debit card receipts, is required and will aid in balancing your troop checking account, preparing your annual detailed troop financial report and maintaining your proof of purchases (write a brief description of item purchased on the receipt or bank statement).

In the near future, on-line registration for council program events will be made available to troops. A troop account debit card will be one of the methods of payment that troops may use to register. TROOP CREDIT CARDS AND BORROWING IN THE NAME OF GIRLS SCOUTS IS PROHIBITED BY THE COUNCIL AND GSUSA.

Recommended Banks for Troop Accounts

Please use one of these following recommended banks if you are opening a new troop account. These banks are very supportive of Girl Scouting and are welcoming to troops. Always check your troop bank statement on a monthly basis for hidden fees and open troop accounts at banks with no-service fees.

• Investor Savings
• OceanFirst
• TD
• Manasquan Savings
• Two River Community