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Bobcat™ Banking

We melded gridiron gold with Bobcat blue to create the perfect currency for Montana State University superfans. 

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What’s more—Bobcat Banking cardholders receive special perks like on‐field access, invites to exclusive events, and discounts on Cat gear just for being members. Your bank account just grew claws.

Features & Benefits
  • Keep all the elements of your current First Interstate checking account
  • Exclusive Bobcat Banking Debit Card
  • Upgrade to exclusive Bobcat Banking checks 
  • Earn 1,500 bonus FirstRewards points upon approval of a FirstRewards World Mastercard®* within the first 30 days of joining Bobcat Banking. Already a FirstRewards cardholder? 1,500 bonus FirstRewards points† will be credited to your account when you enroll in Bobcat Banking!
  • 10% discount** at all Universal Athletic locations with special promotional discounts throughout the year, including a game-day discount of 25% on Bobcat apparel (Montana stores only). Simply show and use your Bobcat Banking Debit Card or checks to receive this discount
  • Free ticket giveaways to MSU Bobcat football and basketball games
  • Exclusive field access
  • Invitations to other special gatherings and promotions
Fees & Information
  • Annual fee $7.50

*Subject to approval 

FirstRewards bonus points awarded one-time only. Points will be credited to your account within four to six weeks. 

**Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.

Sign up for Bobcat Banking
Current First Interstate Customers

Bobcat Banking is a special program that allows you to keep your current checking account, but upgrade your debit card and checks to designs featuring the MSU Bobcat logo.

You may enroll by visiting any First Interstate Bank branch. For questions about this program or sign‐in support, visit our Support Center.

New First Interstate Customers

Bobcat Banking debit cards and checks are add-on enhancements to our standard banking options. In order to enroll in this program, you must first apply for a checking account. You will be prompted to choose your Bobcat debit card at the end of the account application.