If you want to open a bank account, you no longer need to visit a branch in person. With digital banking becoming more common, you can open and manage everything from saving accounts to mortgages ...

To open a regular bank or credit union account, you usually need to fill out a bank account application, government-issued ID, proof of address, and other documents to prove your identity.

How to Open a Bank Account originally appeared on usnews.com Update 03/11/25: This story was previously published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

Updated Wed, Jan 10, 2018, 5:00 PM Having a bank account makes it easier to manage your money, but taking the time to drive to a bank branch and wait in line to open an account can be a hassle.