If you find mistakes, you can dispute these by sending a letter (you may choose to use certified
mail) describing the mistake and copies of any evidence.
Use this checklist to ensure you have what you need to open an account at a bank
or credit union.
Information needed Additional questions
A U.S. or foreign government-issued form of
identification with my picture on it. Note that each
bank or credit union has its own policy on which
foreign IDs it accepts.
Another form of identification:
Your Social Security card
A bill with your name and address on it
Birth certificate
A Social Security number or ITIN (individual
taxpayer identification number); if not, you may
only be able to open a noninterest bearing
account.
Money to open the account
Information about:
Minimum balance required in the account to
avoid monthly service fees
Monthly service fees
Per-check or transaction fees
Fees associated with use of automated teller
machines (ATMs)
Internet banking access and any costs
Online bill pay access and any costs
Overdraft fees (see note that follows)