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How to become a Personal Banker

From bank teller: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there
6–18 months
Typical pay
$45k–$62k
Starting from
Bank teller

Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from bank teller and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.

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The route

  1. Start as a teller

    Branch banking promotes from the window; it is the standard route.

    Course that covers thisProfessional Diploma in Customer Service ExcellenceUdemy · around $19.99
  2. Learn the product set

    Deposits, credit cards, personal loans and referrals to lending and investments.

    Course that covers thisFoundations of SalesUdemy · around $19.99
  3. Hit referral targets

    This is a sales role in a branch. Being clear-eyed about that helps.

  4. Get licensed if you want investments

    SIE plus Series 6/63 opens investment referrals and the pay that comes with them.

    FINRA SIE, Series 6 and 63

  5. Destination

    Personal Banker

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