You must be 18 years or older and a U.S. Citizen to apply. You can open a checking account in less than 10 minutes. Select the checking options that matter most to you and decide if you'd like to apply online or in branch. You can apply online for any checking account type above on this page or schedule an appointment with your local branch for in-person support. Once a checking account has been created, you'll receive a confirmation email and will have the option to enroll in online banking.