Joint account
A joint account is simply a bank account in the name of two or more people. You can either convert your existing bank account into a joint account by adding someone else to it, or
open a new account in two people's names.
Benefits of a joint account
- Convenient way to share outgoings like shopping, bills, mortgage or rent payments
- You'll both get your own Visa debit card for payments and cash
- You can keep your own current account and open an additional TSB joint account, and move money between the two accounts easily
Apply for a joint account
You can open a joint account or add someone to your existing account at your nearest branch. You'll both need to go into a branch so that you can provide identification in person.
Important things to remember
Along with the benefits of opening a joint account, there are also extra responsibilities. Here are a few things to consider:
- Each person can make withdrawals, use cash machines or apply for an
overdraft without needing the other's approval
- Both of you are responsible for any debts on the joint account, such as an overdraft, even if it was only one of you who withdrew the money
- Credit reference agencies usually create a financial link between joint account holders, meaning each person’s financial affairs may affect the other
Closing a joint account
To close a joint account, anyone on the account can write to us or visit us in a branch. If you want to take someone off the account, you will all need to agree in writing or visit us in a branch together.
