How do I share a savings account with my co owner

My spouse and I share an Apple Card account and I want us both to have access to the savings account. How do I do that?

Posted on Apr 28, 2023 02:38 AM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2023 03:28 AM

You name a beneficiary. This support article explains the steps.


Add or remove a beneficiary for your Savings account


When you open a Savings account, you may choose to add beneficiaries. You can add or manage your beneficiaries at any time by contacting a Savings Account Specialist.


To speak with a Savings Account Specialist:


  1. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app and tap Apple Card.
  2. Tap Savings account.
  3. Tap the More button , then tap Account Details.
  4. Scroll down and tap Account Information, then tap Manage Beneficiaries.
  5. Tap the support number to speak with a Savings Account Specialist.


View and update your Savings account information in Apple Wallet - Apple Support


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Apr 28, 2023 03:28 AM in response to rhmcae

You name a beneficiary. This support article explains the steps.


Add or remove a beneficiary for your Savings account


When you open a Savings account, you may choose to add beneficiaries. You can add or manage your beneficiaries at any time by contacting a Savings Account Specialist.


To speak with a Savings Account Specialist:


  1. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app and tap Apple Card.
  2. Tap Savings account.
  3. Tap the More button , then tap Account Details.
  4. Scroll down and tap Account Information, then tap Manage Beneficiaries.
  5. Tap the support number to speak with a Savings Account Specialist.


View and update your Savings account information in Apple Wallet - Apple Support


Jun 11, 2023 08:05 AM in response to rhmcae

I totally agree. Even by being able to add the beneficiary, as Jeff Donald shows below, why would I require my grieving spouse to have to go through a process to get what is ultimately our shared money? I doubt it's just a flip of the switch. I will be sticking with my other high-yield savings account for anything beyond moving over my daily cash, which is .18% lower than Apple until this is ironed out. It really seems crazy not to have enabled a joint option out of the gate or by now.

Jun 11, 2023 08:12 AM in response to dominicnyc

Update. I did find this article, which I'd want to verify: By assigning a beneficiary, your Apple Savings account becomes a “payable-on-death” (POD) account, which means that the funds will transfer directly to your chosen beneficiary upon your death, bypassing the time-consuming and costly probate process. This feature not only simplifies estate planning, but also ensures that your loved ones have immediate access to the funds when they need them most.

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