Age to open bank account....?

Question

ok so i'm 15 and already have an account at my moms bank but i want to open one at my dads bank at wachovia.... would i be able to open a checkings and savings account with my parent to co sign with me....? i hope this makes sense...! but thanks in advance for the answers...! =D

Answer 1

If your parents think you can handle it go for it,my first checking acount was when I was in 4-H club I was 13, at time I did well with it and showed me how to to handle my moneys better, and to this this day, that first checking accout, is and was a great help!

Answer 2

18.

Or under 18 with a co-signer.  Usually bank accounts entail signing a contract, which minors can't do.

Answer 3

My daughter had a kids account at 14