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February 6, 2026
Question

Should the account name be exactly the same name used in W-8BEN tax form?

  • February 6, 2026
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Hello contributors, 

I have recently changed my account name 'first and second name',

The old name was a nickname I used, I previously filled the W-8BEN tax form with the nickname and it was accepted.

That WAS the case with all previous withdrawals I did.

 

After changing the account name, should I refill the form with the new name?

*The old tax form is still valid for 2027, also when I changed the name there was a payout request which were already in review, and it was accepted despite the difference between old name in the tax form and the new name.

 

    2 replies

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 7, 2026

    Your legal name as it appears on your official Govt issued ID or Passport should ALWAYS be used on official documents such as tax forms, bank accounts, etc…

     

    Never use an alias (DBA, fictitious business name) unless you have had it legally registered & recorded with the local Govt agency that handles such matters. 

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    RALPH_L
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 6, 2026

    There is no requirement to do so.