[Paint and Air]

I just started a account with USAA, tottally free (even free checks) bank of america also offers accounts for minors 16+

[Harbinger[TG] (Banned)]

Originally Posted by Paint and Air

Anyone know of any bank (national banks) that offer checking for minors under 18? And not have a parent co sign or be a custodian?

dont think its legal to do that unless the parents are dead or something.

[2005 hustler]

just open one under your parents name

[Harbinger[TG] (Banned)]

you could always emancipate yourself from yer parents

[Paint and Air]

Its more of a liabilty issue, for the banks. SeemsBank of america offers checking to 16+, parents dont need to even be their. I guess ill go tommorow.

[PaintBall[eR]]

Why not just get one with both you and your parents name on it ?

[trilogykid23]

Some high schools have them (banks that offer checking accounts through students), Harb says i cant post because im not old enough in the rules....wow

[wgpskaterpunk]

Just get one under your parents like me

[vertframeimp]

Originally Posted by Paint and Air

Anyone know of any bank (national banks) that offer checking for minors under 18? And not have a parent co sign or be a custodian?

If you're posting this you must be under age. Therefore you are violating Harb's rules.

[paintballer1134]

Wachovia did it for me I am 15 and I have my learners permit which they considered a forum of ID my mom is a cosigner on the account but they gave me a checking account.

[satamusic]

why do you need checks? arent cash and debit cards enough?

last time i used a check was more than 6 months back for downpayment of the sorento.

[protopaintballer]

Originally Posted by Harbinger[TG]

you could always emancipate yourself from yer parents

You can do that, but don't you have to have a good reason to do it?And be like at least 16?
Im gonna do some research about this.
Edit:
Laws and information about empancipation for the curious
http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/uni...rs/index.shtml

But i have a checking account,
I am only 17 and i just get it with my moms name under mine.
If you know your parents might take your money( i know a good amount of familys that take money from there children from there Savings/Checking Account) then i think you can get it with your grandparents/ maybe your godparents names on it if they are more trustworthy then your parents, but thats just if your parents are like that, hoping they are not like that.

[NotMaxpowOrDarshSauc (Banned)]

Originally Posted by Harbinger[TG]

you could always emancipate yourself from yer parents

I'll be doing that soon. Moving out.

[Unjust]

Bank of America offers a checking account for kids in high school / college called "CampusEdge". Look into it.

[sKum]

Bank of America sudent accounts. Good account, but lower interest

[alex06]

You would usually have to open one under your parent/guardians name. Most larger banks like BBT offer free student checking.

[pcgmrsprts]

I have a checking account, but the co-sign or whatever has to be one of your parents. By the way, I am 16. As of now, I can write checks, and use a debit card with my bank account.

My bank: Patelco

[2005 hustler]

get a swiss bank acoount

it is the most secure banking in the world

[debo08080]

i have one. im 16. my bank, commerce(only in North East), requires you to be 18, so i have it under my mom's name. its kinda a pain, but its ok.