What free checking account can I get at my age?

Question

Today I currently tried to get a checking account with my parents. When we got there they had told us that I was to young to open my own accout, despite us going there 2 days before to discuss opening the account with a bank worker. I am 15 years old, and I will be 16 in October. Is there any other bank that will allow me to open my own bank account?

Answer 1

you can get one at wells fargo

look it up on the website

you can get a visa account or a checking account

Answer 2

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.

JUST IN CASE YOU WEREN'T SURE I AM JUST LETTING YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE CHASE BANKS ALL OVER ILLINOIS. THE ATMS ARE EVERYWHERE TOO. I LIVE IN CALUMET CITY. A SUBURB RIGHT OUTSIDE CHICAGO. ALSO IT'S CRAZY MY BIRTHDAY IS OCTOBERT 16TH. WEIRD HUH???

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

Answer 3

Try asking around a at a number of banks for their student banking packages. Some will offer their student accounts for free, and others will not, so it's important to shop around!

Good luck!