Setting Up Joint bank Account

[sandybabe_onuh 0]

Hello Everyone,

My question here is, what is the process of opening a joint savings account with my husbands name on it? I want to set up a new account for us, and am wondering if I will have a problem at the bank, due to him still living in another country. Please any advice is greatly appreciated.

God Bless You all on Your Journey.

Thanks,

sandybabe_onuh

[NikkisPrecious 0]

Yeah we had great difficulty doing this too, even tho we were in the same country at one point my bank said we needed more stuff like utility bills to show we live together, well we couldn;t do that. My advice would be to try and add your husband to exsisting credit cards and have him do the same for you... hope this helps

[Jersey Girl 2]

Until he has a SSN, it will be tricky. And if he's not there in person, it may be impossible. Try going to a bank that knows you and open an account with you as the primary owner and him as joint person with privileges.

[Reba 2]

I think credit unions are generally easier for this than banks. I was able to get a joint account with my husband the day after we were married and they even sent me my debit card through the mail to my address in Canada. They just said "give us your social security number whenever you get it."

At the time, we didn't even plan on living in the US.

[African Queen 0]

Most banks require a social security number, but credit cards are easier.

Hubby Interview is April 23, 2007

[jlivings99 0]

They have added my husband to my accounts. He does not even have his visa yet but he was at the bank with me. They used his passport for identification. It took awhile for them to figure out how to do it, including at least 1 phone call to ask what forms were needed. Probably helps that my community has several universities so international students are fairly common. So joint accounts are possible but you have to find the bank & the bank empoyee who want to figure out how to do it. With a joint account, they still have the USC SS# to report interest income to so spouse not having one should be less of an issue.

[JenT 0]

Every bank/credit union has different requirements. Just call them and ask.

[TracyLuis 0]

Although my husband does not have his SSN yet, my bank added him to all my accounts using his passport. But he had to be there in person to sign everything.

[CutienPurg 0]

I found this article interesting and helpful

http://www.gcglaw.com/resources/financial/...tification.html

[Carl & Susan 0]

I was unable to add her to my bank accounts at Wells Fargo and Citibank without her being here. I was able to add her to several credit cards though, they are always happy to send more cards.

Since we both have bank accounts in Uganda, I will probably try to merge our accounts next time I visit.

My landlord here won't even add her to the lease without her being here to sign! I'll probably try to get our landlord there to change the lease when it is up, currently its just in my name.