UK Banks Name Change Directory
Select your bank below to see exact document requirements, app upload procedures, branch policies, and card re-issuance timelines.
To update your legal name across UK financial institutions, present your original signed Deed Poll certificate alongside photo identification. Most digital banks allow app uploads, while traditional banks offer in-branch or online portal updates.
Barclays Bank
Official step-by-step name change guide for Barclays Bank account holders.
HSBC UK
Official step-by-step name change guide for HSBC UK account holders.
Lloyds Bank
Official step-by-step name change guide for Lloyds Bank account holders.
NatWest Bank
Official step-by-step name change guide for NatWest Bank account holders.
Santander UK
Official step-by-step name change guide for Santander UK account holders.
Monzo Bank
Official step-by-step name change guide for Monzo Bank account holders.
Nationwide
Official step-by-step name change guide for Nationwide account holders.
Revolut
Official step-by-step name change guide for Revolut account holders.
General Bank Name Change Rules in the UK
- • Original Deed Poll: Banks will only accept original Deed Poll certificates (with physical signatures). Photocopies are rejected.
- • Joint Accounts: Both account holders must sign authorization forms when updating joint bank accounts.
- • Direct Debits & Standing Orders: Direct Debits continue unaffected automatically when your account number and sort code remain identical.
Need a Bank-Accepted Deed Poll?
Our Deed Poll certificates are 100% accepted by all UK retail banks, building societies, and financial institutions.
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