My account is on hold because my name doesn't match my bank — what now?

Two options, depending on whose bank account it actually is.

Option 1: Prove you own the account

If the bank account or card is yours but the name doesn't match (e.g., joint account with a spouse, recent name change, nickname vs. legal name), you can submit proof of ownership:

  • Bank statement showing your name on the account (and any joint owners)

  • A letter or document showing a legal name change — marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order

Upload through the app or the link in the email we sent.

Option 2: Use a payment method that matches

  • Cancel the current payment and connect a bank account or debit card that matches your Split Pay account name exactly

Why this happens:

Names need to match for regulatory and anti-fraud reasons. It's a baseline check across the financial industry — not specific to Split Pay.

Important deadlines:

  • You have 2 business days to respond to the hold

  • If you miss the deadline once, your payment cancels — you can submit a new one with corrected info

  • If you miss the deadline twice, your account may be suspended

Worth knowing:

  • "Matching" doesn't have to be word-for-word — but the legal name on the bank record needs to align with your verified Split Pay name

  • A name on a joint account is fine as long as you can prove your connection to it

  • Nicknames (Mike vs. Michael) typically need documentation to verify

Get in touch if you're not sure what counts as proof for your situation.