2007-09-16 04:05:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Anyone who has told you yes is absolutely wrong. No person under the age of 18 can be legally bound by a contract (anywhere) so no, you cannnot get your own checking account until you're 18. One of you parent's names will have to be on the account too. And it has to be a parent or legal guardian too, not just someone over 18 because that person has to be legally responsible for you.
2007-09-16 05:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by Josh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, depending upon your state's Age of Majority laws, you probably won't be able to until you reach the state's Age of Majority laws or use an online bank to bypass them. So, you will need a parent/guardian or have someone you trust over 18 to open an account for you. (Brother, Sister, In-laws, etc.)
2007-09-16 04:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by CompLLC 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A savings account, maybe.
Depends on where you are.
Doesn't hurt to try.
A checking account, no.
2007-09-16 07:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in CA, my granddaughter opened a savings and a checking account with her pictured ID and social security card. She didn't need permission.
Call the bank.
2007-09-16 04:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by Sandie B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, you can open a savings account at any time you want.
2007-09-16 04:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not being a legal adult, your parents will have to cosign the account, or a person of legal age.
2007-09-16 04:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. You aren't old enough to enter into a binding contract.
2007-09-16 04:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by breeze1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should, I started mine when I was 10.
2007-09-16 04:16:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋