Banks that accept ITIN in West Virginia
West Virginia at a glance
West Virginia is home to about 32,329 foreign-born residents (1.8% of the state’s 1,778,373 people) and 38,175 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (2.1%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in West Virginia regardless of immigration status unless noted.
Yes, you can open a bank account in West Virginia using your ITIN — both at app-only banks that accept an ITIN (Varo, SoFi) and at traditional banks with branches in your area.
| Banking landscape in West Virginia — FDIC data | |
|---|---|
| Insured branches | 553 FDIC-insured bank branches, from 66 different banks, operate in West Virginia |
| Largest branch networks | City National Bank of West Virginia (58) · United Bank (48) · Truist Bank (42) · WesBanco Bank, Inc. (34) · Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company (32). A big network does NOT guarantee ITIN acceptance — call the branch and ask for its ITIN account-opening policy |
| Big banks in West Virginia | Bank of America: no branches · Wells Fargo: no branches · Chase: 17 |
Source: FDIC BankFind API, data as of 2026-09-08. ITIN policies vary by bank and even by branch — always confirm before visiting.
Digital neobanks (available in West Virginia)
These operate 100% online and accept ITIN without requiring physical presence. Work in all 50 states.
- Varo — own US national bank charter; its own terms accept an SSN or ITIN; $0 monthly fee
- SoFi — accepts an SSN or ITIN and is open to non-permanent residents; $0 monthly fee
Chime, Current, and Self list a Social Security number as required on their own current pages, so they are not ITIN-only options.
Traditional banks in West Virginia
West Virginia has branches of Chase, whose own current requirements document an ITIN account-opening path — the branch counts are in the FDIC table above. Bank of America and Wells Fargo have no branches here. Policies still vary branch by branch, and the local and regional banks and credit unions in that table are often more flexible than the national chains, so call ahead and ask for the ITIN account-opening policy before you go. The app-only banks whose own terms accept an ITIN (Varo, SoFi) open an account without a branch visit.
Credit unions in West Virginia — often the most ITIN-flexible option
| Credit unions in West Virginia — NCUA data | |
|---|---|
| Branches | 169 credit-union branches, from 84 different credit unions, operate in West Virginia |
| Largest networks | Fairmont (9) · Star USA (6) · First Choice America Community (6) · Pioneer Appalachia (5) · Bayer Heritage (5). A big network does NOT guarantee ITIN acceptance — ask the credit union for its ITIN account-opening policy |
| Nationwide | 147,047,527 people are members of about 4,336 federally insured credit unions |
Source: NCUA Quarterly Call Report Data, 2026 Q1 (data as of 3/31/2026). Branch presence is not an ITIN-policy signal — always confirm before visiting.
Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit cooperatives. Many — especially community development credit unions and those carrying Inclusiv’s Juntos Avanzamos designation — open accounts with an ITIN plus a passport or matrícula consular, and several are more flexible than big banks. You must be eligible to join (by where you live, where you work, or an association you belong to), but many have an easy community-based membership path. Acceptance still varies by credit union, so call and ask for its ITIN account-opening policy before you go.
- Find one: the Inclusiv Juntos Avanzamos network — a national directory of credit unions certified for their commitment to Hispanic and immigrant communities.
- Learn how they work: MyCreditUnion.gov, the NCUA’s consumer site.
Credit-building products in West Virginia
Available to ITIN holders regardless of state:
- Capital One Quicksilver Secured — $200 refundable deposit, 1.5% cash back, no annual fee; Capital One lists it among the cards you can apply for with an ITIN
Accepts an ITIN but adds a status requirement:
- OpenSky Secured Visa — no credit check, $200 deposit, $35 annual fee. OpenSky’s own disclosure also requires the applicant to be “a United States citizen or permanent resident of the United States,” so it is not an option for most ITIN-only applicants
See: Building credit with ITIN step by step
Related information
Last verified: 2026-09-24.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.
Related procedural information
- ITIN — taxpayer ID for banking — required to open most accounts without SSN
- ITIN mortgages — home loans — qualifying without SSN
- Form an LLC for business banking — separate business and personal finances
- Find legal aid for banking disputes — consumer-protection attorneys
- Consulate of your country — many provide ITIN-friendly bank referrals
ITIN bank account context (2025-2026)
The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a 9-digit IRS number (begins with 9) used for tax filing by individuals without Social Security Numbers. Form W-7 (Application for ITIN) is filed with the IRS, NOT USCIS. Processing time approximately 7 weeks for mail-in to Austin Service Center. ITIN-only banking is fully legal under 31 CFR 1020.220 (Customer Identification Program rules); banks rated NCUA/FDIC are not required to refuse ITIN customers.
Major banks that document ITIN account opening include Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and Chase — ITIN-only applicants usually open in person at a branch. App-only banks whose own current terms accept an SSN or ITIN include Varo and SoFi; credit unions set their own ITIN policies, so ask each one. Note: Chime, Current, and U.S. Bank personal accounts require a Social Security number under their own current terms, and Self’s credit-builder requires an SSN plus U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Required documents vary by bank; Wells Fargo, for example, asks branch applicants to know their SSN or ITIN and bring a primary and a secondary ID, and may also ask for a separate proof of address such as a utility bill or lease.
H.R.1 (Public Law 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4, 2025) contains no provision on bank customer identification, so it did not change ITIN banking eligibility. The Bank Secrecy Act rules (31 CFR 1010.311) require Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) for cash transactions over $10,000, applied uniformly regardless of ITIN/SSN status. Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) similarly apply uniformly.
ITIN mortgage lending: credit unions (most of those offering ITIN loans hold CDFI — Community Development Financial Institution — certification) and some independent mortgage banks offer ITIN mortgages, with rates generally 0.5-2 percentage points above a traditional mortgage and down payments of 10-20%, per the Urban Institute (2024). Banks file Form 1099-INT when they pay you at least $10 of interest; for certain nonresident aliens, bank deposit interest is reported on Form 1042-S instead. Consult the federal ITIN procedure and ITIN mortgage options for home loans.
Contact IRS for ITIN questions: 1-800-829-1040 Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm local time. For in-person ITIN appointments at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center: 844-545-5640 (the TAC appointment line). For ITIN scam concerns: report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or call 1-877-FTC-HELP.