What is the age limit to open a checking account

Question

What is the age limit to open a checking account

Answer 1

My bank let me do it at 16

Answer 2

18 years old.

Answer 3

It depends on the bank.  To be on an account by yourself you need to be 18, but you can have a checking account at 16 if you have a legal adult on it with you.  My daughter is 16 and I am a co owner of her account at Bank of America.