A bank account is a really essential thing that each one of us needs. We not only use the account these days to deposit our earning and savings. But also to use the same money for our day to day transactions. But sometimes we need to close the account or switch to another bank. And this guide will help you to do a similar thing. In this guide, I have explained the steps that you need to follow to close Webster Bank account.
I did research on the internet about this topic before writing this guide. But unfortunately, I did not find any proper resources online. So what I have done in this guide is mentioned the steps that can be used by the customers of all the banks globally. No matter if you are staying in the United States of America or any other country you can follow these set of steps and get your account closed.
I am not going to talk about any online method to close the account in this guide. But instead, I will explain to you an offline method. In this method, the account holder has to visit the branch of the bank and have a conversation with the bank officials. And in case you have a joint bank account then the bank will ask the consent from all the holders of the account.
The first thing you have to make sure of is there should be no negative balance or dues in your account. In case you have any then you will have to clear those first. And then the Webster Bank will allow you to start the process of closing the account. But before closing the account make sure you have an alternative bank account ready for use. This will allow you to use an account when your Webster Bank account is closed.
About Webster Bank
| Type | Public |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Headquarters | Waterbury, Connecticut, United States |
| Number of Employees | 3,300+ |
| Official Website | public.websteronline.com |
Steps to Close Webster Bank Account
There are so many banks that are operating in the USA. You can choose any one of them and get your new account opened. But in case you need assistance in choosing your new bank. Then you can refer to my guide in which I have mentioned a few questions. You can ask these questions to your new bank and based on the answers you receive from the bank you will be able to decide quickly.
- Locate the nearest branch of Webster Bank near you.
- Take your bank passbook, unused cheques, debit cards, and identity proof document with you.
- Visit the branch of the bank.
- Go to the helpdesk and speak with the bank officials.
- Tell the officials that you want to get your account closed.
- Provide your name, bank account number, and the reason for the closure.
- Make your bank account balance zero.
- Collect an account closure request form.
- Fill the account closure request form and submit it to the bank officials.
How to Contact the Bank?
For more information about closing down your Webster Bank account, you can reach the bank. Use their official website, or call them or you can even message them on their official social media profile.
- Official Website: public.websteronline.com
- Phone Number: 800-325-2424
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/websterbank
- Twitter: twitter.com/WebsterBank
Conclusion
Sometimes the bank may charge you for the closure of the account. So I recommend you to get this thing confirmed before you approach the bank to close the account. You can contact the bank and ask if you will be charged. And for this reason, you can use the contact information that is mentioned above.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Bank
- https://public.websteronline.com/about/contact