Does WaMu ask for proof of age?

Question

Hey I'm 15 and I want to open an account with WaMu. I know that my parent will have to sign on with me, but I want a debit card as well as a checking account. With WaMu I hear you have to be 16 to get a debit card. Do they ask for proof of age? Could I just say I'm 16 and give them my school I.D.?

I live in California if that makes any difference.

Answer 1

actually at wamu you have to be 18 to get a debit card, and YES you need proof of your age.  Plus in most cases if you are under 18 you can only open a savings account, sometimes with parents as co-owners of the account they may let you open a checking account but they would not give you a debit card, but they could issue one to the co-owner of the account if they were over 18(ie your parents)

Answer 2

Yeah, they need proof. You need your birthdate and SSN to open up an account. You would need your state ID or driver's license for identification - your school ID wouldn't work.