Troop Banking Request

Troop Banking Request
Every existing account needs to submit current account information each year. Banks require a letter of authorization from Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming for opening new accounts, signature changes, closing accounts and accessing online banking.

Please complete the following to open a new bank account, change signers on an existing bank account, confirm an existing account, close an existing account or requesting online banking access.

Please allow 7 business days for processing the information.
Type of request *

Open a new account Change signers on an existing account Close an existing account Confirm an existing account Online Banking Access
Who is the request for? *

Troop Service Unit
Troop Number or Service Unit Number *
Person making request *

First Name Last Name
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

New Bank Account Setup

Before opening a Girl Scout bank account, choose a bank and obtain a contact person at that bank. Be sure to check and see if the account will be free or have a minimal monthly charge. Check with local volunteers on your Service Unit team to find out which banks are easy to work with in your local area (GSMW recommends First Interstate Bank or Glacier Bank/Western Security Bank, if possible in or near your community).
Review the details below prior to opening your account:
1. All Troops and Service Units will establish an account at a federally insured institution.
2. All accounts are required to be opened in the name of Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming Troop #______ . All accounts will be opened under GSMW’s Council Federal Tax ID #. An authorization letter, with this information will be sent to the primary signer from the Girl Scout Council Accounting Department. It must be presented, by the primary signer, at the bank to open or update the account.
3. Each account will have two non-related registered eligible GSMW members as signers on the troop account. No current board member, board committee member, or staff are permitted to be signers on the troop accounts.
4. One debit card may be issued per troop or service unit bank account. Online banking is available - see additional requirements.
5. Troops MUST opt out of overdraft protection for the debit card if it is offered by the bank.
6. An annual year-end Financial Report, along with a copy of the May bank statement and receipts, must be submitted to council by June 30th of each year. Failure to provide the year-end Financial Report may result in closure of the account.
7. Non-sufficient funds activity is not allowed on any Girl Scout account and may result in account closure. A signer’s name may be removed from the account at the discretion of the council.
8. All money raised, earned and other assets received in the name of and for the benefit of Girl scouting must be authorized by a Girl Scout Council or GSUSA and used for the purpose of Girl Scouting. Such monies and assets become the property of and are administered by the Girl Scout Council or GSUSA. Such assets are not the property of individuals, geographic units or communities within a Girl Scout Council. Adapted from Girl Scout Leader’s Digest Blue Book
Bank Name *
GSMW recommends First Interstate Bank or Glacier Bank/Western Security Bank, if possible in or near your community.
Bank Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Additional Requests

Request new troop startup funds **IMPORTANT NOTE** Troop startup funds will not be given until the Troop ACH Form is completed (with voided check attached) and turned into council. Request check for disbanded troop money from inactive troop

Existing Bank Account Details
Bank Name *
Bank Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Bank Routing # (Last 4 Digits ONLY) *
Bank Account # (Last 4 Digits ONLY) *

Additional Questions or Comments
Should be Empty:

Troop Banking Request

New Bank Account Setup

Existing Bank Account Details

Primary Signer

Additional Signer(s)

Acknowledgments