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Making updates to your account is simple

In most cases, a brief financial center appointment is all you need

When you've experienced an event that requires updating a name or changing the account owner and/or payable on death (POD) beneficiary layer on your account, we're here to make the process as easy as possible. Visit your local financial center with your documents and we'll make the update.

Before you schedule your financial center appointment

Tell us what type of account you have and what changes you need to make — we'll tell you what documents and information you need to bring to your appointment so we can quickly update your accounts.

Before your appointment, consider starting your Life Plan for a more personalized experience with a financial specialist. Bank of America Life Plan® can help you set and track goals and shape a plan for your future.

If you don't live near a financial center, please call us at 800-432-1000 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10p.m. or Sat-Sun 8a.m-5p.m., all times ET).

A POD account is payable on your death (or the death of the last surviving co-owner) to one or more payees named in the title of the account. When the title of an account includes language like "in trust for (ITF)," "transfer on death (TOD)" or similar language, the account is treated as a POD account. You may change, add or remove the name of any payee or beneficiary anytime by visiting a financial center and providing us with proper written notice. Generally, the payee or beneficiary must survive all owners in order to receive their share of funds from a POD account.

What type of account do you have?

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You need to update a name on your account

 

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In order to update a name on your Bank of America account, you'll need to schedule an appointment in a financial center and bring:

  • A valid government-issued photo ID
  • One of the following: marriage certificate, divorce decree indicating name change, court order of name change or adoption certificate

If there are multiple owners on the account, all account owners will need to be present at the financial center appointment and bring valid government-issued IDs.

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Don't live near a financial center? Please contact customer service at 800-432-1000 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10 p.m. or Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ET) for information on how to make this change to your account.

You need to add or remove an owner on your account

 

(make a different change)

In order to add or remove an owner on your Bank of America account, you'll need to schedule an appointment in a financial center.

When adding an owner, all account owners will need to be present at the appointment and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. During your appointment, you may want to ask the bank associate about the advantages of bringing the added owner's other bank relationships to Bank of America.

When removing an owner, bring a valid government-issued ID to your appointment. (In the event of a deceased account owner, you'll need to notify estate services of the deathnotify estate services of the deathnotify estate services of the death.) If all account owners are unable to be present at the appointment, make sure they're aware that they will need to visit a financial center to complete the process.

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Don't live near a financial center? Please contact customer service at 800-432-1000 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10 p.m. or Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ET) for information on how to make this change to your account.

You need to update a name and add or remove an owner on your account

 

(make a different change)

In order to update a name and add or remove an owner on your Bank of America account, you'll need to schedule an appointment in a financial center.

For updating a name, you'll need to bring one of the following: marriage certificate, divorce decree indicating name change, court order of name change or adoption certificate.

When adding an owner, all account owners will need to be present at the appointment and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. During your appointment, you may want to ask the bank associate about the advantages of bringing the added owner's other bank relationships to Bank of America.

When removing an owner, bring a valid government-issued ID to your appointment. (In the event of a deceased account owner, you'll need to notify estate services of the deathnotify estate services of the deathnotify estate services of the death.) If all account owners are unable to be present at the appointment, make sure they're aware that they will need to visit a financial center to complete the process.

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Don't live near a financial center? Please contact customer service at 800-432-1000 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10 p.m. or Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ET) for information on how to make this change to your account.

You need to update a name and add, remove or update a payable on death (POD) beneficiary on the account

 

(make a different change)

In order to update a name and add, remove or update a payable on death (POD) beneficiary on your Bank of America account, you'll need to schedule an appointment in a financial center and bring the following:

  • A valid government-issued photo ID
  • One of the following: marriage certificate, divorce decree indicating name change, court order of name change or adoption certificate
  • The following information about the POD beneficiary: legal name, country of citizenship, date of birth and either the beneficiary's Social Security number or current address

If you're updating a retirement account, you can download and complete a Bank of America IRA beneficiary change formBank of America IRA beneficiary change formBank of America IRA beneficiary change form (PDF, requires Adobe Reader layerAdobe Reader layerAdobe Reader layer) prior to your appointment. (Note: It is not necessary for the beneficiary to attend the financial center appointment.)

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Don't live near a financial center? Please contact customer service at 800-432-1000 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10 p.m. or Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ET) for information on how to make this change to your account.

You need to add or remove an owner and add, remove or update a beneficiary on your account

 

(make a different change)

In order to add or remove an owner and add, remove or update a beneficiary on your Bank of America account, you'll need to schedule an appointment in a financial center.

When adding an owner, all account owners will need to be present at the appointment and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. During your appointment, you may want to ask the bank associate about the advantages of bringing the added owner's other bank relationships to Bank of America.

When removing an owner, bring a valid government-issued ID to your appointment. (In the event of a deceased account owner, you'll need to notify estate services of the deathnotify estate services of the deathnotify estate services of the death.) If all account owners are unable to be present at the appointment, make sure they're aware that they will need to visit a financial center to complete the process.

For updating a beneficiary, you'll need to bring the following information about the beneficiary: name and country of citizenship, plus either (a) Social Security number or (b) date of birth and current address.

If you're updating a retirement account, you can download and complete a Bank of America IRA beneficiary change formBank of America IRA beneficiary change formBank of America IRA beneficiary change form (PDF, requires Adobe Reader layerAdobe Reader layerAdobe Reader layer) prior to your appointment. (Note: It is not necessary for the beneficiary to attend the financial center appointment.)

Schedule an appointmentSchedule an appointmentSchedule an appointment

Don't live near a financial center? Please contact customer service at 800-432-1000 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10 p.m. or Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ET) for information on how to make this change to your account.

You need to update a name, add or remove an owner and add, remove or update a payable on death (POD) beneficiary on the account

 

(make a different change)

In order to update a name, add or remove an owner and add, remove or update a payable on death (POD) beneficiary on your Bank of America account, you'll need to schedule an appointment in a financial center and bring the following:

For updating a name, you'll need to bring one of the following: marriage certificate, divorce decree indicating name change, court order of name change or adoption certificate.

When adding an owner, all account owners will need to be present at the appointment and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. During your appointment, you may want to ask the bank associate about the advantages of bringing the added owner's other bank relationships to Bank of America.

When removing an owner, bring a valid government-issued ID to your appointment. (In the event of a deceased account owner, you'll need to notify estate services of the deathnotify estate services of the deathnotify estate services of the death.) If all account owners are unable to be present at the appointment, make sure they're aware that they will need to visit a financial center to complete the process.

For updating a payable on death (POD) beneficiary on your Bank of America account, you'll need to bring the following information about the POD beneficiary: legal name, country of citizenship, date of birth and either the beneficiary's Social Security number or current address.

If you're updating a retirement account, you can download and complete a Bank of America IRA beneficiary change formBank of America IRA beneficiary change formBank of America IRA beneficiary change form (PDF, requires Adobe Reader layerAdobe Reader layerAdobe Reader layer) prior to your appointment. (Note: It is not necessary for the beneficiary to attend the financial center appointment.)

Schedule an appointmentSchedule an appointmentSchedule an appointment

Don't live near a financial center? Please contact customer service at 800-432-1000 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10 p.m. or Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ET) for information on how to make this change to your account.

We can help you add or remove an authorized signer on your account

 

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In order to add or remove an authorized signer on your Business Advantage account, you'll need to schedule an appointment in a financial center and bring a government-issued photo ID for all existing and new authorized signers/owners. The documents you need to bring depend on the type of business you have.

For a corporation, limited liability company (LLC) unincorporated association or non-business you'll need to provide meeting minutes signed by the secretary (or, for an LLC, signed by the managers for manager-managed or by the members for member-managed). A sole proprietor must initiate all signer changes for the business accounts. For a general or limited partnership, please contact small business customer service at 888-600-4000 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ET).

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Don't live near a financial center? Please contact small business customer service at 888-600-4000 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ET) for information on how to make this change to your account.

A POD account is payable on your death (or the death of the last surviving co-owner) to one or more payees named in the title of the account. When the title of an account includes language like "in trust for (ITF)," "transfer on death (TOD)" or similar language, the account is treated as a POD account. You may change, add or remove the name of any payee or beneficiary anytime by visiting a financial center and providing us with proper written notice. Generally, the payee or beneficiary must survive all owners in order to receive their share of funds from a POD account.

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Update your address, phone or email

Keep your important details up to date so you never miss an important alert or notice — and to help us reach you quickly if we notice unusual activity or suspect fraud. You can manage these details easily in Online and Mobile Banking:

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Add, remove or update a beneficiary on the account

The beneficiary on a payable on death (POD) account (sometimes referred to as a Totten trust or an in trust for account) is a person (or persons) who will take ownership of the account funds upon the account owner's death.

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