<prompt> Human: A little background info: Im a minor for just a bit longer, I have a checking account in my name, my savings go to my dads savings account same bank, my dad has access to my checking apparentlySo today my father took a certain sum of money from my checking account without telling me first he took it out for rent. Im moving away soon, so i want to know if there is a way to cut off his access to my account. Should I just make a new bank account? What are your thoughts Reddit?EDIT: Looks like im going to have to wait until i turn 18 and then make a new account. Thanks for the advice everyoneEDIT: Just wanted to make it clear, he took the money out of my account for rent that I have to pay to himthough we have no formal agreement .Assistant: Open a new account at a completely different bank. Human: Is there a reason it has to be at a different bank?Assistant: So that your father doesnt go in there and try to talk them into accessing your account. Clean break. New start. Human: Would it be legal for them to give him access if i was already 18?  <response>: Legal and happens anyway are two different things. 