Updated: 15 Oct 08

In general, almost all large banks accept the matricular card from illegal aliens to open bank accounts.  Most credit unions do not.

Before choosing any bank or financial institution, ask the manager if they allow illegal aliens to open accounts, i.e. accept the matricular cards as ID.

Pacific Trust Bank
San Diego County Credit Union
North Island Credit Union
Pacific Marine Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union
San Diego National Bank
La Jolla Bank
Temecula Valley Bank
Countrywide Bank
California Coast Credit Union
ING Direct
First Republic Bank
Union Bank

San Diego Trust

Mission Federal Credit Union

(most credit unions are good, but ask first)
 

Bank of America
Wells Fargo
Washington Mutual  (now JP Morgan)
Citi Bank
Western Union
Downey Savings
Wachovia   

Chase
Comerica
California Bank and Trust
State Farm
Wescom Credit Union
U.S. Bank
Pacific Western Bank