What do i need to open up a bank account?

Question

My friend is 18..he wants to open up a bank account. He does not have a Social Security card or a state i.d. Is there neway he can open up an account?.

Answer 1

He needs to get a ( ss card.) It's  important now that he's  18.

Answer 2

He will definitely need at least 2 pieces of ID.  Try contacting your local branches and or credit unions to get a list of acceptable ID's.  Most places will take secondary type of ID's like a school ID, utility bill, phone bill or any type of legitimate bill in his name.  Call the banks/credit unions they can better assist you with primary and secondary ID's that are acceptable.  

Answer 3

Same question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

No, he can't.

Answer 4

need to get a ss card and a state id.  you need a picture id for just about everything now days.

Answer 5

I'm sure he has a SS number (assumming he is a legal/born in USA citizen) - but perhaps he just doesn't know what it is.  His parents should be able to help find the number, or be on a joint account.

My kids have had accounts - one since birth - but I'm listed on their account with them.