I'm 17, Finished with school, and soon to be living on my own, can I get a bank account at the age of 17 or?

Question

do I have to wait until I am the age of 18?

I already have an savings account, but i want an checking account.

Answer 1

Yes, you just need a license to get one to prove your identity.

Answer 2

Yes, you could have gotten one awhile back.

Answer 3

Many students will discover the importance of managing their money when they open their first checking account. Chase offers a uniquely designed checking account to help students in high school learn the value of financial responsibility.

High School Checking is a full-service checking account available to students between ages 13 and 17. This account is owned by the student jointly with a parent or guardian, provided that the parent or guardian maintains a separate qualifying linked checking account.

http://www.chase.com/index.jsp?pg_name=c...

Answer 4

I think you still need a parent or a guardian to cosign, until you turn 18.

Answer 5

yea you pretty much have to be 18 its a simple as that

hope this answers it

Answer 6

you can get one, but in order to get an apartment, you'll need a co-signer.  no one will lease to a 17 year old.