Yes, you can name your Chase savings accounts, and it takes about two minutes
Chase lets you assign custom names to your savings accounts through their online banking platform or mobile app. This is a free feature that helps you organize multiple accounts—for example, you might label one "Emergency Fund" and another "Vacation 2025." The name appears only to you and anyone else with access to your account; it does not change your account number or how the bank identifies the account internally.
The name you choose is purely organizational. It does not affect interest rates, fees, account type, or any other account settings. You can change the name as many times as you want, and the change takes effect immediately.
Key Takeaways
- You can rename a Chase savings account through online banking or the mobile app by finding the account settings and editing the nickname field.
- Custom account names are visible only to you and authorized users on your account, not to Chase staff or other banks.
- Renaming an account does not change your account number, routing number, or any account features.
- You can change the name back or choose a new one at any time without contacting Chase or paying a fee.
How to rename a savings account on Chase.com
Log into your Chase account on a computer or through the mobile app. Find the savings account you want to rename and look for a settings icon—usually a gear or three dots—next to the account name or within the account details section.
Click or tap that icon and select "Edit account name" or "Rename account" (the exact wording varies slightly by app version). Type the new name into the text field. Chase typically allows up to 32 characters, including spaces and punctuation. Click "Save" or "Done" and the change appears immediately in your account view.
If you cannot find the settings option, try clicking directly on the account name itself—some versions of Chase's interface allow you to edit the name by clicking the name field rather than a separate menu.
What names work and what does not
Chase does not restrict the content of account names, so you can use words, numbers, emojis, or symbols. Common naming patterns include purpose-based names ("Car Down Payment," "Medical Emergency"), timeline-based names ("2025 Goals," "Q4 Savings"), or person-based names if the account is for a specific household member.
The name field has a character limit, so extremely long descriptions will be cut off. If you use special characters or emojis, they may display differently depending on your device or browser, but they will not cause an error or prevent the name from saving.
The account name is separate from any account nickname you may have set up with external services. If you link your Chase account to a budgeting app or another bank's platform, that service may have its own naming field, and the two will not sync automatically.
Who can see your custom account names
Only you and anyone with authorized access to your account can see the custom names you assign. If you have a joint account, all account owners see the same name. If you have added an authorized user or given someone power of attorney, they will see the names you chose.
Chase employees cannot see your custom names unless you tell them what you named an account. When you call Chase or visit a branch, the bank refers to your account by its account number, not by the name you assigned. External parties—other banks, creditors, or merchants—never see your custom names; they see only your account number and routing number.
Renaming accounts with multiple owners or authorized users
If your account is joint or has authorized users, any owner or authorized user can rename the account. The new name appears to all of them immediately. There is no approval process or notification sent when someone changes the name—it simply updates in real time.
If you want to prevent someone with access from changing the account name, you would need to remove their authorization or change the account ownership structure, which requires contacting Chase directly. Renaming alone cannot be restricted to one person.
Changing or removing an account name
You can change a custom name as many times as you want by following the same steps: go to account settings, select the name field, type a new name, and save. There is no limit on how often you can do this, and no fee applies.
If you want to remove the custom name entirely and return to Chase's default naming (usually "Savings Account" or "Savings Account 2"), you can delete the text in the name field and save it blank. Chase will then display the account using its standard label. You can add a custom name back at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does renaming my account change my account number?
No. Your account number, routing number, and all account details remain exactly the same. The custom name is only a label that appears in your online banking view. If you set up automatic transfers or bill payments, they continue to work without any changes.
Can I name two savings accounts the same thing?
Yes, Chase allows duplicate names. However, this can create confusion when you are trying to transfer money or review your accounts. Most people choose unique names to keep their accounts easy to distinguish.
What happens to my account name if I close and reopen an account?
If you close a savings account, the custom name is deleted along with it. If you open a new savings account later, it will have Chase's default name until you assign a new custom name. The two accounts are treated as separate, so the old name does not carry over.
Can I see my custom account names on my bank statements?
No. Your bank statements show your account number and account type (Savings, Money Market, etc.), but not the custom name you assigned. The custom name appears only in your online banking portal and mobile app.
If I give someone my account number, will they see the name I chose?
No. The custom name is visible only within your Chase account login. Someone who receives your account number for a transfer or payment cannot see what you named the account. They see only the account number itself.