Bank Accounts

Opening a bank account

In the United States it is easier and safer to use checks and credit cards, rather than using cash. We advise you not to carry large amounts of cash with you. It is best to open an account at a bank. This way you can take money out of the account whenever you need it. Most banks are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Some also are open half days on Saturdays. In order to open an account at most banks, you will need to have two valid I.D.s. A passport and a UCSD photo I.D. are usually sufficient.

Full-Service Banks nearest to UC San Diego:

• USE Credit Union
  3100 Gilman Drive (on campus)
  (866) 873-4968
• Chase Bank
  8807 Villa La Jolla Drive
  (858) 554-0091
• Bank of America
  8813 Villa La Jolla Drive (on Nobel Dr.) 
  (858) 452-8400 
• Union Bank
  4660 La Jolla Village Drive
  (858) 552-2069
• Wells Fargo
  4315 La Jolla Village Drive (at UTC) 
  (858) 250-2410
• Wells Fargo
  8657 Villa La Jolla Drive
  (858) 455-9590 
• Citibank
  8813 Villa La Jolla Drive
  (858) 452-5661