How old to open a bank account?

Question

I'm 16.

Answer 1

GENERALLY 18 BUT I FOUND THIS OPTION AT CHASE.

A FEW DAYS AGO I GOT THE CHASE HIGH SCHOOL CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR THOSE 13-17. IT IS LINKED TO A PARENTS ACCOUNT. MY PACKAGE COMES WITH A VISA CHECK CARD. THERE ARE NO SERVICE FEES. ALL THE RULES APPLY WITH THIS ACCOUNT EXCEPT IF YOU OVERDRAFT IT IS TAKEN FROM YOUR PARENTS. SO BE CAREFUL. IT CONVERTS TO A FREE CHECKING ACCOUNT WHEN YOU TURN 19.

http://www.chase.com/ccp/index.jsp?pg_na...

Answer 2

some banks have student accounts. call around in your area and ask the banks if they have student accounts.  you may still need your parent signature.

Answer 3

Wells Fargo will let you open an account at the age of 15. They are a good bank too. They will teach you everything you need to keep your account in order as well.

Answer 4

The general rule-of-thumb is 18, since if you owe fees on the account, you can be legally required to pay them. Most banks will put your name on a savings account in conjunction with the name of someone over 18; some will add you on as a secondary to a checking account, but the age to do this varies by bank.