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If you have a Social Security number and are 18 years or older.
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If you don't have a Social Security number or are not 18 years or older, come in and see us.
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Do you have a valid Social Security number?
Great! You can apply for your own account today! Let's confirm:
You're applying for Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking®
- No monthly maintenance fee for eligible students
- Helps keep you from spending more than you have — no overdraft fees
- Checkless banking with flexible ways to pay
Good news, you can start your application online!
- Based on your age, you must have a co-applicant who is 18 years of age or older to apply
- After applying, we may ask you to show proof of identification in one of our Financial Centers
You're applying for Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking®
- All the essentials with flexible ways to pay
- No monthly maintenance fee for students under 25
- No overdraft fees - helps keep you from spending more than you have
Let's connect
We can help you open your account at a financial center
What to bring to your appointment
1. Government-issued photo ID
Ex: U.S. driver's license, state-issued ID card, U.S. Passport
2. One additional form of ID
Ex: student ID, work ID, credit/debit card from another bank, current vehicle registration, foreign driver's license
International student?
See accepted documents for U.S. visa holders
You must be able to provide both your foreign and local address, as well as your ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number). You'll also need the following:
1. Proof of U.S. residency
Ex: U.S. government-issued ID, student/employer photo ID, current utility bill or rental agreement
(documents must show your name and U.S. physical address)
2. One primary photo ID
Ex: foreign passport (with or without passport visa), U.S. Non-Immigrant visa and Border Crossing Card-DSP-150, Canadian Citizenship card (with photo), Mexican, Guatemalan, Dominican or Colombian Consular ID (with photo)
3. One secondary ID
Ex. foreign or U.S. driver's license (with photo), student/employer ID (with photo), major debit or credit card with Visa® or Mastercard® logo, major retail credit card from a nationally well-known company, U.S. Department of State Diplomat ID
Note: College students, please bring proof of enrollment (a valid student ID, transcript or acceptance letter) to get your student fee waiver.
Lets connect
We can help you at one of our financial centers. You'll need a co-applicant over 18, like a parent or guardian.
What your parent/guardian should bring along
1. Government-issued photo ID
Ex: U.S. driver's license, state-issued ID card, U.S. passport
2. One additional form of ID
Ex: student ID, work ID, credit/debit card from another bank, current vehicle registration, foreign driver's license
3. Two forms of ID for you
International family?
See accepted documents for U.S. visa holders
Your parent/guardian must be able to provide both your foreign and local address, as well as your ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number). They'll also need to bring the following:
1. Proof of U.S. residency
Ex: U.S. government-issued ID, student/employer photo ID, current utility bill or rental agreement(documents must show your name and U.S. physical address)
2. One primary photo ID
Ex: foreign passport (with or without passport visa), U.S. Non-Immigrant visa and Border Crossing Card-DSP-150, Canadian Citizenship card (with photo), Mexican, Guatemalan, Dominican or Colombian Consular ID (with photo)
3. One secondary ID
Ex. foreign or U.S. driver's license (with photo), student/employer ID (with photo), major debit or credit card with Visa® or Mastercard® logo, major retail credit card from a nationally well-known company, U.S. Department of State Diplomat ID
4. Two forms of ID for you
Lets connect
We can help you find the right account and walk you through applying at one of our financial centers. To open an account, you'll need a co-applicant over 18, like a parent or guardian.
What your parent/guardian should bring along
1. Government-issued photo ID
Ex: U.S. driver's license, state-issued ID card, U.S. passport
2. One additional form of ID
Ex: student ID, work ID, credit/debit card from another bank, current vehicle registration, foreign driver's license
3. Two forms of ID for you
International family?
See accepted documents for U.S. visa holders
Your parent/guardian must be able to provide both your foreign and local address, as well as your ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number). They'll also need to bring the following:
1. Proof of U.S. residency
Ex: U.S. government-issued ID, student/employer photo ID, current utility bill or rental agreement(documents must show your name and U.S. physical address)
2. One primary photo ID
Ex: foreign passport (with or without passport visa), U.S. Non-Immigrant visa and Border Crossing Card-DSP-150, Canadian Citizenship card (with photo), Mexican, Guatemalan, Dominican or Colombian Consular ID (with photo)
3. One secondary ID
Ex. foreign or U.S. driver's license (with photo), student/employer ID (with photo), major debit or credit card with Visa® or Mastercard® logo, major retail credit card from a nationally well-known company, U.S. Department of State Diplomat ID
4. Two forms of ID for you
A smart start for students
Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking®
- No monthly maintenance fee for Students under 25
- No overdraft fees - helps keep you from spending more than you have
- Checkless banking with flexible ways to pay
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