HSBC UK
Change your name on HSBC UK after a deed poll
HSBC UK says to visit a branch to change your name or title. You need proof of the name change and evidence of your previous or other name.
First-party source checked
We checked this procedure against HSBC UK's own published guidance on 9 September 2026. Bank procedures change, so use the official page as the final authority before sending documents.
Open HSBC UK's official guidanceCurrent procedure
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Visit an HSBC UK branch with the required documents.
Evidence to prepare
- A witnessed deed poll or statutory declaration for other name changes.
- Evidence of your previous or other name, such as a driving licence, passport or birth certificate.
Evidence rules can differ by product and by the reason for the name change. A deed poll is evidence of a change of name; it does not override a bank's customer-identification requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official source for changing my name with HSBC UK?
This guide was checked against HSBC UK's own published customer guidance on 2026-09-09. Use the official-source link on this page before submitting documents because bank procedures can change.
Will an unenrolled deed poll always be accepted on its own?
Not necessarily. Banks set their own evidence policies. Some accept an unenrolled deed poll directly, while others require extra ID in the new name or another supporting document.
Should I send an original deed poll by post?
Follow HSBC UK's current instructions. Some banks ask for originals, some accept certified copies and some provide a digital upload route. Do not post irreplaceable identity documents unless the bank specifically tells you to.
Need proof of a name change?
You can prepare an unenrolled deed poll yourself for free using GOV.UK guidance. Our paid service is for document preparation and support; individual organisations decide what evidence they will accept.
Other bank name-change guides
Each indexed guide below is tied to a first-party bank source and reviewed independently.