Banking Name Change Procedures

If you’ve got some time and want to do your own name research, write letters and make checklists then let us help. We’ve researched the name change procedures for all larger banks in the USA (and lots of the smaller banks too!) 

Where a brank has local branches, they prefer their customers to visit in person. That’s so they can witness and record your original signature to keep on file. They will also want to sight your original proof of name change, such as your marriage certificate or court order.  The majority of banks want to see that you are already using your new name, so it’s recommened you visit the DMV and get your driver’s license updated into your new name before dropping in at your bank.

So you’ve got time to kill? Check out the name change process for your bank. We also have procedures for communications and TV, credit cards, the SSA, passport, travel rewards and more. Allow an average of 20 minutes per company to organize your checklist, write any notifications, prepare your proof and send it off.

Bank of Hawaii

Like all financial institutions, Bank of Hawaii has a higher standard of proof to document your name change. That’s because they hold your funds and

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Cenlar Loans

Cenlar Loans make it easy for their customers to change names. Simply send in an email with all the necessary details. Don’t want to wait

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Fulton Bank

Fulton Bank customers should visit any branch location in person to change names. Take your original marriage certificate, divorce order or name change order. You’ll

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PNC Bank

There’s a few steps to take before you can update your name with PNC Bank. No matter what your reason for changing names, be sure

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Synovus

If you hold a checking or savings account with Synovus then update your account information soon after your name change. It can be embarrassing to

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Bank OZK

If you hold a checking or savings account with Bank OZK you should update your account information as soon as possible after your name change.

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TCF Bank

TCF bank customers can visit any bank location in person to have their name updated. You’ll need to show updated photo ID, so change your

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BankUnited

BankUnited customers need to update their account information as soon as possible after changing names. You’ll experience issues when cashing checks in a different name

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Charles Schwab

Before you can change names on your Charles Schwab accounts, you’ll first need to update your photo ID, so start by following these steps: Attend

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Glacier Bank

Glacier Bank should be updated immediately after you’ve changed the name on your photo ID. Start by visiting the SSA and file the SSA name

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Premier Bank

If you hold a checking or savings account with Premier Bank you should update your account information as soon as possible after your name change.

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TD Bank

TD Bank customers can visit any bank location in person to have their name updated. You’ll don’t need to show updated photo ID, but it’s

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Barclays

Barclays account holders should update their account information as soon as possible after changing names. Checks can be rejected if they are in a different

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Ent Credit Union

Change names in person at any Ent Credit Union branch. Take your proof of name change (eg: marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order) and

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Golden 1 Credit Union

Golden 1 Credit Union customers need updated photo ID before they can visit a credit union location to request their name is changed. It’s important that

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Meritus Bank

If you hold a checking or savings account with Meritus Bank you should update your account information as soon as possible after your name change.

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PSE Credit Union

Changing names with PSE Credit Union? You’ll need to visit a PSE location in person with the following documents: Proof of name change. That’s your

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Truist Bank

Truist bank customers should prioritize updating the name on their accounts as soon as possible after getting updated photo ID. That’s because it can be

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Chase Bank

Chase Bank customers need to visit any Chase bank location in person and request their name is updated. There are no forms and you can’t

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Great Lakes

Great Lakes make it easy to change names! Simply send in the Easy Name Change letter with the proof documents listed at the bottom. If

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Tropical Financial

If you hold a checking or savings account with Tropical Financial you should update your account information as soon as possible after your name change.

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Ally Bank

Customers should change their name with Ally Bank as soon as possible or they may find it difficult to cash checks or prove their identity.

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BBVA Compass

If you’re a customer with BBVA bank you’ll need to attend a bank location in person with updated photo ID and your original proof of

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Chime Bank

Chime bank requires updated photo ID before they allow you to change names. This means you need to follow the order below: File the SSA

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FedLoan Servicing

No matter if you have changed names from marriage, divorce or legally, FedLoan customers can change names by sending in the Easy Name Change letter.

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Grow Financial

Like most financial institutions, Grow Financial customers are required to attend a branch in person when they change names. There are no shortcuts! Start by

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Muncy Bank

Muncy Bank, like most financial institutions, want you to visit one of their locations in-person to update the name on your accounts. You’ll experience issues

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Redwood Credit Union

Customers with Redwood Credit Union will need to attend a Redwood location in person to request their name be changed. Take the following documents: Updated

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Amerant

As with most banks, Amerant require customers to present a number of original documents before allowing customers to change names. Banks can be more stringent

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Citibank

Citibank checking or savings customers should update the name on their account as soon as practical. Otherwise you can experience difficulties when writing checks in

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Fifth Third Bank

No matter if you have changed names from marriage, divorce or legally, all Fifth Third bank customers should attend any branch location in person to

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GTE Financial

GTE Financial customers should update their account information as soon as possible after they have updated their photo ID. You’ll experience issues when cashing checks

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Regions Bank

Regions Bank customers need to attend a bank location in person with the following documents: Original marriage certificate, court order or divorce decree Any Regions

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US Bank

If you have a US Bank checking or savings account should attend any US Bank branch in person to change names. Take either your original

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Berkshire Bank

Berskshire Bank customers need to visit a branch to get their name changed. Bring updated photo ID and either your original marriage certificate or court

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Citizens Bank

Citizens customers can visit any Citizens Bank location to request a name change in person. You can’t change names online or by mail. Take your

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USAA

No matter what range of accounts you hold with USAA, aim to get the name on your account updated as soon as possible following your

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Arrowhead Credit Union

Unlike most financial institutions, it’s relatively simple to change names with Arrowhead Credit Union. It’s important you prioritize your name change with Arrowhead and any

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Best Egg

It’s easy for Best Egg customers to change the name on their loan and any other Best Egg accounts. You’ll first need to update your

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City National Bank

Ready to change names now? GET NAME CHANGE FORMS Easy Name Change provides ready to send name change forms, letters and emails. Our notifications for

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HSBC Bank

Like most financial institutions, you can’t change names with HSBC Bank until you have updated photo ID. Follow our pro-tips for a smooth name change

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Ocean Bank

Ocean Bank customers should first update the name on file with the SSA then visit the DMV for updated photo ID. Like the DMV, Ocean

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Republic Bank

If you have changed names and have accounts with Republic Bank, then you’ll need to visit a branch in person. Save yourself a return trip

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Arvest Bank

If you hold a checking or savings account with Arvest Bank you should update your account information as soon as possible after your name change.

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Betterment Banking

Betterment Banking makes changing names about as simple as possible! Easy Name Change customers can simply send the ready to forward email. Attach a copy

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Comerica

Comerican customers should change names in person at any branch. Take your original proof of name change (eg: marriage certificate or court order) and updated

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First Hawaiian Bank

First Hawaiian Bank customers need to attend a bank branch in person. Take your proof of name change (marriage certificate, court order or divorce decree)

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Huntington Bank

Like most banks, Huntington needs you to visit in person to update your name following marriage, divorce or a legal name change. Before you head

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Via Credit Union

Via Credit Union customers must attend a branch in person with the required documents. As with all name changes, start by changing your name with

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Brickell Bank

Brickell Bank customers need to attend a Brickell location in person with updated photo ID and proof of name change. For most other companies, simply

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Intercredit Bank

Intercredit Bank customers should update the name on their accounts as soon as possible after receiving updated photo ID. Otherwise you may experience issues cashing

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BAC Florida Bank

BAC Florida Bank customers should change names in person. Attend the branch at 169 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Take your original marriage certificate or court

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Busey Bank

Busey Bank customers should update their account information as soon as possible after changing names. That’s because you can encounter difficulties when dealing with checks

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Credit Union ONE

Credit Union One customers must attend a branch in person with the required documents. As with all name changes, start by changing your name with

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Vystar Credit Union

VyStar Credit Union customers should update their account information as soon as possible after they have updated their photo ID. You’ll experience issues when cashing

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Banesco Bank

Need to change the name on your Banesco Bank account? Don’t waste time on hold learning the process. Your Easy Name Change kit has the

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First Republic Bank

Changing names with First Republic Bank? Like most banks, you’ll need to attend any branch in person. Take your original proof of name change, such

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