What is the minimum age you have to be to be able to get a checking account, and what is a good bank 2 go to?

Question

hi i was trying to sign up for a FREE checking account and i wanted to know what's the minimum age you had to be, and does any one know, or is with, a good back that doesnt steal money out of your account, and also take care of there responsibilities as a bank

Answer 1

Wells Fargo has a special account for teens that I believe starts you out at age 15. You cannot legally work until you are 15 so they figure it is a good age. A lot of people believe Wells Fargo to be a very reputable bank.

Answer 2

I had one at 14.   You will need a photo ID from DMV and a parent to help you set it up.

Answer 3

You can open an account at a bank at any age.  If you're under 18 years of age, then you must have an adult co-owner on the account (in the US).

I don't know about other countries.

Answer 4

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.

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