Opening a bank account is important! In order to establish good credit, rent or buy a house, and to keep your savings safe, the use of a bank account is a necessity in the US. But if you are undocumented, opening a personal bank account could be intimidating or even impossible.The question that many have is whether you can open a bank account without a social security number. The answer is YES. As with some credit cards, what you need is an ITIN number, which is your tax identification number.Some banks allow you to open an account without an SSN, if you have a valid US visa, proof of address (electricity bill, for example), and a photo ID (your passport, for example).If you do not have a valid visa, do not despair! Some banks will still allow you to open an account without an SSN, but you will need to request a personal taxpayer identification number (ITIN) from the IRS (Internal Revenue Service).Documents required:Before going to the bank to open an account, be sure to bring the following. They will not ask for all, but it is best that you have them at hand.u2023 Passportu2023 Proof of address (a telephone or cable bill is sufficient)u2023 Municipal ID, if you live in the place that this document offers.u2023 A second photo ID such as a driving licenseu2023 ITIN numberIf you need further information on banking, IPO, ICO and other cryptocurrency issues, get in touch us at Empire Global Partners at help@empireglobal.partners or questions@empireglobal.partners, or visit us on the web at empireglobal.partnersDisclaimer: I am a legal research analyst at Empire Global Partners focused on Blockchain and Digital Asset matters. This information is not professional advice and should not be used for any decisions.