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 ...

Many online banks offer no-fee and high-yield account options, making it financially beneficial for consumers to open an account online. Step 1: Choose the type of account you want ...

Before customers can open a bank account, they must provide personal documentation, including the following. A government-issued photo ID — driver’s license, passport, military identification ...

Opening a bank account is often seen as an essential part of managing your finances, but it can be difficult to open one if you have bad credit, no proof of identity or income, or other financial ...

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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.