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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 2§ 6651 Savings Account Transfer Rules

§ 6651 Savings Account Transfer Rules

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§ 6651 Savings Account Transfer Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Savings accounts can't be like cash or checks you can just hand to someone.
  • •To give your savings account to someone else, you have to fill out a form and the bank has to say yes.
  • •The bank has rules about who can get the account, and they have to follow those rules.

Example

You want to give your little sister your savings account because you don't need it anymore.

You can't just hand it over like a toy. You have to go to the bank, fill out some papers, and the bank has to check if your sister can have the account. If the bank says no, she can't get it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6651 Savings Account Transfer Rules

Except for savings accounts issued in marketable or bearer form, savings accounts shall be represented only by the account of each savings account holder on the books of the association, and the accounts or any interest in the accounts shall be transferable only on the books of the association and upon proper written application, and acceptance by the association of the transferee as a holder upon terms approved by the board of directors. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1091, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ownershipacceptancedirectorassociationapplication

Related Statutes

  • § 4948 Bank Conversion Approval Certificates
  • § 23008 Applicant Background Investigation Requirements
  • § 6050 Stockholder Inspection Rights
  • § 4925 Conversion Application Approval Criteria
  • § 4941 Bank Conversion Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 6651.
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