No idea how it's over there, but here there is no need for the bank to check your credit score unless you want credit.
A bank checking your credit score just because you want to create an account would be a huge invasion of privacy.
A bank checking your credit score just because you want to create an account would be a huge invasion of privacy.
A bank checking your credit score just because you want to create an account would be a huge invasion of privacy.
Really? How else can a bank decide how much credit to extend you? Please bear in mind that allowing someone to have a bank account is part of the credit relationship.There is no reason for the bank to check your credit score if you're only using your own money.