How to name beneficiaries and fund a trust at Zions Bank
Covers 12 deposit, 3 retirement, and 2 lending accounts — beneficiaries must be updated in-branch
Zions Bank Customer Service
Phone1-888-307-3411
Mailing Address
One South Main Street, 12th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84133-1109
Credit Card / Debit Card Services
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Corporate Trust Department
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Zions Wealth / Fiduciary Services
Phone1-888-673-3380
Mailing Address
One South Main Street, 12th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84133-1109
Corporate Trust Department
Corporate Trust Toll-Free
WebsiteLearn more→
Zions Bank Customer Service / Estate Claims
Phone1-888-307-3411
Fax(801) 524-2189
Mailing Address
Zions Bank, P.O. Box 30709, Salt Lake City, UT 84130
Home Loans
Home Equity
Zions Wealth / Fiduciary Services
Verified Jul 2026
Estate planning for your Zions Bank accounts starts with understanding how each one transfers at death. Beneficiary designations and trust retitling both bypass probate, but the right approach depends on the account type, your tax situation, and how much control you want over distributions.
Zions Bank has 17 product types, and the estate transfer rules differ across them. Some support Payable on Death (POD) designations, some can be retitled into a trust, and others will require probate if nothing is set up. Each is covered below.
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Visit a Zions Bank branch and request the beneficiary form
- Bring government-issued photo ID to a Zions Bank branch location
- Request a POD (Payable on Death) beneficiary designation form
2
Complete the beneficiary designation form with a banker
- Provide beneficiary full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, and address
- Specify percentage allocation if naming multiple beneficiaries (must total 100%)
- Complete and sign the designation form with a banker
- Receive confirmation of beneficiary designation
Required Documents
- Trust name, date established, and tax ID (EIN or SSN)
Special Requirements
- POD beneficiary designations avoid probate for designated beneficiaries
- Trusts can be named as POD beneficiaries
- If multiple beneficiaries are named without percentages, they share equally
- Beneficiaries need certified death certificate and government-issued ID to claim funds
- POD designation overrides any instructions in a will
Sources
Data sourced from Zions Bank primary sources (25 pages reviewed). How we research.
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Zions Bank Customer Service
Phone1-888-307-3411
Mailing Address
One South Main Street, 12th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84133-1109
Credit Card / Debit Card Services
Security Concerns
Home Loans
Home Equity
Corporate Trust Department
Corporate Trust Toll-Free
WebsiteLearn more→
Zions Wealth / Fiduciary Services
Phone1-888-673-3380
Mailing Address
One South Main Street, 12th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84133-1109
Corporate Trust Department
Corporate Trust Toll-Free
WebsiteLearn more→
Zions Bank Customer Service / Estate Claims
Phone1-888-307-3411
Fax(801) 524-2189
Mailing Address
Zions Bank, P.O. Box 30709, Salt Lake City, UT 84130
Home Loans
Home Equity
Zions Wealth / Fiduciary Services
Verified Jul 2026
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