Basically, I would like to open a checking account, so I can make transactions through paypal using ebay. I understand that the checking account must be under my parents name, but is there a way to have my email on it so I can receive notification on my transactions? I am planning to do a bit of buying and selling and I was just curious to know if I could legally make a checking account.

Go to Young Americans Bank, Denver Colorado. They specialize in young peoples accounts, checking, savings and credit cards.

What you don't realize is that the account will be marked as belonging to a minor and will likely be rejected by PayPal.

Most banks have minumum age requirements, 13 is probably too young.

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