
What to Bring With You to the Bank
Your in-branch account opening checklists
When you visit a branch to open a checking or savings account or apply for credit or a loan, there are certain documents you’ll need to have with you. Here’s a list to help you prepare for your visit.
- Your Social Security number
- One valid form of primary identification (driver’s license, valid passport, government-issued ID with photo and signature)
- Minimum required opening deposit (amount varies depending on type of account)
- Your Social Security number
- One valid form of primary identification (driver’s license, valid passport, government-issued ID with photo and signature)
- Minimum required opening deposit (amount varies depending on type of account)
- Your Social Security number
- One valid form of primary identification (driver’s license, valid passport, government-issued ID with photo and signature)
- Minimum required opening deposit (amount varies depending on type of account)
There are several documents you will need to have with you when you apply, and additional items may be requested depending on the type of loan or line of credit you are applying for.
Personal information:
- Social Security number or Taxpayer Identification Number
- Address
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Proof of employment or income (pay stub, tax returns, personal financial statement)
- Other income verification
Proof of income
Salaried employees should have their:
- Last two pay stubs
- W-2s from the previous two years
- Personal financial statements may be requested
Self-employed individuals should have their completed and signed individual and business tax returns from the previous two years.
Other income types:
- Income from alimony, child support or separate maintenance does not need to be disclosed unless you want us to verify and consider it for obtaining this loan.
- If you would like your government benefits, such as Social Security to be considered, we will require current award letters.
Savings, checking, certificates of deposit and investments
- Two recent months of asset statements
Debts
Complete list of outstanding debts including any credit cards, loans and lines of credit.
Ownership, property value and existing mortgages
- Owner occupied, second or vacation home, rental property
- Approximate value, including major improvements
- Outstanding mortgage balance(s) – copy of first mortgage statement
- Proof of property or hazard insurance
- Proof of flood insurance as required – copy of declaration page
- Copy of real estate or school taxes and condo association fees as requested
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There are several documents you will need to have with you when you apply, and additional items may be requested depending on the type of loan or line of credit you are applying for.
Personal information:
- Social Security number or Taxpayer Identification Number
- Address
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Proof of employment or income (pay stub, tax returns, personal financial statement)
- Other income verification
Proof of income
Salaried employees should have their:
- Last two pay stubs
- W-2s from the previous two years
If you are self-employed:
- Previous two years’ complete and signed individual tax returns
- Previous two years’ complete and signed business tax returns
Other income types:
- Income from alimony, child support or separate maintenance does not need to be disclosed unless you want us to verify and consider it for obtaining this loan
- If you would like your government benefits, such as Social Security to be considered, we will require current award letters
Additional assets including savings, checking, certificates of deposit and investments
While it is not required, you may want to also bring a list of assets you would like included in the evaluation for a credit decision.
There are several documents you will need to have with you when you apply, and additional items may be requested.
Personal information:
- Social Security number or Taxpayer Identification Number
- Address
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Proof of employment or income (pay stub, tax returns, personal financial statement)
- Other income verification
Proof of income
Salaried employees should have their:
- Last two pay stubs
- W-2s from the previous two years
If you are self-employed, have your previous two years’ completed and signed individual tax returns and business tax returns.
Other income types:
- Income from alimony, child support or separate maintenance does not need to be disclosed unless you want us to verify and consider it for obtaining this loan
- If you would like your government benefits, such as Social Security to be considered, we will require current award letters
Additional assets including savings, checking, certificates of deposit and investments
While it is not required, you may want to also bring a list of assets you would like included in the evaluation for a credit decision.
Proof of purchase
- Purchase agreement (if purchasing vehicle/boat from a dealership)
- Copy of registration or title (if purchasing vehicle/boat from a private seller)
- Lease buy-out letter (if purchasing vehicle at the conclusion of a lease term)
You will be required to provide proof of insurance at time of signing your loan documents.
Credit applications are subject to credit approval.