Can I start bank account without my parent?

I’m 16 and I want to open a bank account now but my mother is currently out of the country for a while. Can I open a bank account with someone who is 18 or older but is not my parent/guardian.

Answer #1

You should have no trouble opening a savings account on your own, but a checking account or a bank debit card is going to be a different story.

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