Guess what CHASE bank told me today re: 17 y o's and bank accounts?

Any 17 yo with proper documentation can open a regular savings account on their own (Seattle, WA). If the 17 y o is also in college (or a rapid start college plus high school type program) they can also open a checking account without a parent or other co-signer. So the best advice to high schoolers is to ask around.

Jeff2014-06-20T16:55:32Z

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Bank of America

SumDude2014-06-20T23:05:49Z

No question here. I was just tired of hearing others say "No personal account until 18" - but i do not see any responses from the people I was targeting. And differences - yes. That is why I stated my location.

Anonymous2014-06-20T16:33:22Z

There are differences from state to state. See here:

http://www.depositaccounts.com/blog/financial-accounts-for-minors.html

Steve2014-06-20T16:32:49Z

Is there a question here?