Opening a bank account?

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It's been so many years since I've opened a checking account! My bank upset me, so I'm going to open an account with Wells Fargo. First of all, does anyone do personal banking with them and have any issues? I've heard about a few people not liking them, but overall hear good things. What do you think? The checking account structure sounds the best for me, from what I've read online (I also looked at Chase and Compass). I am not sure where I'll be living next, so I want something that's kind of all over.

And next, what do I need to take with me to the bank?? Just something to deposit and an ID and SS card? What if I'm temporarily living in AZ, but I have an ID issued in CO? Will that be an issue? Can I write a check from my old account to myself to transfer my money over?

I know, I have silly questions. I feel like I'm 16 again, but it's just been so long, and I'm sure my mother was with me when I opened my last account years ago!
 
Lot of questions. but you are set with a SS Card and Current ID, depsoit of $100. You are fine writing a check from your old account. Wells Fargo is like most bank in that if everything you do is pretty normal than it works well. Do sign up for some sort of overdraft protection though because those fees can be high. Make sure you keep the name of the person who opens your account so you can go to them if anyhing should go wrong. Good Luck
 
I've had no experience with Wells Fargo, but they've been around a long time.
When I was in college in a different state, I opened a checking account with my home-state driver's license. You could always call the bank first and ask what documents you will need to bring with you.
 
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