How old do you have to be to get a checking account?

Answer 1

Some banks have different policies and procedures for checking accounts and the age at what they can be opened etc. RBC Bank for example in Champions Gate FL can open a checking account for a minor (min age 15 - though usually 16/17yrs) as a sole owner (no one else on the account) though a parent/guardian would need to sign a "parent/guardian indemnification" to allow this. Visa however have requirements that you must be 18 to have a Visa Check Card, though this can be avoided by using an ATM card instead.

Answer 2

Depending on what bank. I am 16 and I have a checking and a savings. You have to ask your bank. Some banks allow you to be younger than 18 but no younger than 13. My younger brother has one too. He is only 13.

Answer 3

You have to be 18 years old to have a checking account in your own name. If you are under 18, you have to have a parent or guardian name on the account as well.

The minimum age to have a checking account is 18. If you are under the age of 18 and would like to open up your own checking account, you will need a co-signature from an adult.

Answer 4

Legally you need to be at least 18, be legally emancipated, or have an adult on the account as well.

Answer 5

Many banks will allow minors to open savings accounts with their parents, and some banks allow high school students to have checking accounts with one of their parents.

Answer 6

At Chase, you can have a checking account with one of your parents if you are in high school.

Answer 7

In most states the legal age to open a cheking account is 18. Although, you can open one at younger age if you have a parent or guardian who is 18 or older to co-sign.

Answer 8

Call the banks; most places it is age 16.

Answer 9

You have to be 16 years of age.

Answer 10

18. It requires a checking account.