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# Can My Chapter Open a Bank Account?

## Steps to open a bank account for your Chapter

Should your Chapter decide to open a bank account, the Social Security number of one of the leaders must be used. **The name on the account should also clearly indicate the Chapter name, e.g. "Global Medical Brigades at Pennsylvania State University."** It is recommended that your Chapter tries to open an account with the Office of Student Affairs at your university.

If you wish to set up a bank account for your Chapter of Global Brigades to collect funds, purchase medicine, [**material donations**](https://info.globalbrigades.org/support/can-i-make-material-donations?hsLang=en), and other club-related expenses, please note the following:

- The bank account should be set up through the university or outside the university with an individual’s Social Security number. **(You should NOT use the Global Brigades tax ID number.)**
- Collect all cash donations in the account.
- **Tax receipts cannot be issued as part of your Chapter bank account.**

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