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No SSN - Add to Account?

How can I add my husband's name to my bank account if he does not have a SSN yet?

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Although some financial institutions have policies against opening accounts for individuals without Social Security numbers, there is no law that prevents it if the individual is not a U.S. citizen or resident alien. If your husband has achieved resident alien status, he should apply for a number before attempting to become an account owner.

Banks are permitted to open deposit account relationships with individuals who are non-resident aliens and certain others without SSNs if the individuals are not U.S. citizens. The only way to identify banks that will do so is to make direct inquiries.

Published on BankingQuestions.com 10/22/09