Webster
Subsidiary of Santander Bank, N.A. (Santander Holdings USA, Inc., Banco Santander, S.A.); Webster Bank, N.A. merged into Santander Bank, N.A. on 2026-08-20 and Webster Bank operates as its division
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Report a death at 1-800-325-2424
Webster is now part of SantanderAcquired, effective August 2026
Webster Bank, N.A. merged into Santander Bank, N.A. on August 20, 2026 and now operates as a division of it. Webster banking centers remain open under the Webster name and service Webster accounts; Santander-branded locations cannot assist with Webster Bank accounts.
Webster offers 16 consumer accounts that interact with estate planning in distinct ways. Of those, 11 can name a trust as beneficiary or be retitled into a trust. Understanding the transfer methods available for each account type helps families keep assets out of probate and ensure they pass to the right people.
To add or update beneficiaries at Webster, account holders work through direct contact with the institution. The Fiduciary and Trust Services coordinates these changes.
Webster has documented procedures for both preparing accounts during your lifetime and handling claims when an account holder passes away.
Beneficiaries and trust funding
How to review 16 account types at Webster.
Preparing your estate →Death claim process
Report the death to Webster's Consumer Contact Center at 1-800-325-2424. The page lists the steps and the documents to send.
When someone dies →Webster is not available nationwide. Estate planning procedures may vary by state, so confirm that your location is served before making account changes.
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