This article explains how to invite another person (age 18+) to become a joint owner on your account after your application is approved and the account is opened. This applies to personal/consumer accounts.
How to add the joint owner:
- Invite additional owners after your account is approved and opened.
- Invite up to five (5) additional owners per account.
- Send an invitation that expires in 7 days if not accepted.
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Additional owners, once approved, become full joint owners and may request a debit card (if available for the account). They cannot add POD beneficiaries, Invite additional owners, or access the funding widget during the application process.
How to invite another owner
- Open your account
Complete your application and wait for approval. We’ll let you know when your account is officially opened. -
Go to "Invite Others"
In your account dashboard, select the option to Invite another owner. -
Enter the joint owners details
Provide:- First name
- Last name
- Unique email address (cannot be shared with you or anyone else)
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Mobile phone number (used for security notifications)
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Send the invitation
We’ll email the invited person a secure link to complete their part of the application.-
Expiration: The link expires after 7 days. If it expires, you can send a new invitation.
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Track progress
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We’ll email you when the invited person starts their application.
- We’ll email you again when they’re approved and added to the account—or if they’re declined.
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Steps the invited owner will follow
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Select the link provided in the invitation email.
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Select accounts displayed under "Shared Applications".
- Submit the requested information for review.
Timing & limitations to know
- 7‑day invitation window: If an invite isn’t accepted in 7 days, it will automatically expire. Send a new invite anytime.
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Online banking credentials set?
After the primary owner creates online banking credentials, inviting additional owners from the original application link is no longer available, and pending invitations cannot be canceled from that flow.- If you need to invite someone after you’ve set up online banking, or need help with a pending invitation, contact us and we’ll help.
Email notifications you may receive
- Invitation sent → We email the invited person a secure link.
- Invitee started → We notify the primary owner when the invitee begins.
- Approved & added → We notify the primary owner when the invitee is approved and added.
- Declined → We notify the primary owner if the invitee is declined.
- Invitation canceled → The invitee gets an email if the primary owner cancels (when available).
- Invitation expired → The invitee can no longer use the link after 7 days; the primary owner can send a new invitation.
Troubleshooting
“The system says the email is already in use.”
Each owner must have a unique email address. Ask the person to use a different email.
Each owner must have a unique email address. Ask the person to use a different email.
“The invitee didn’t get the email.”
Have them check Spam/Junk, then try resending the invitation. Confirm the email address you entered is correct.
Have them check Spam/Junk, then try resending the invitation. Confirm the email address you entered is correct.
“The link expired.”
No problem—just send a new invitation from your account.
No problem—just send a new invitation from your account.
“I already set up online banking and don’t see the invite option anymore.”
Reach out to us. We can help you add an owner after you’ve completed your online banking setup.
Reach out to us. We can help you add an owner after you’ve completed your online banking setup.
“Can the invited person fund the account?”
Not via the invitation flow. Initial funding is limited to the primary applicant.
Not via the invitation flow. Initial funding is limited to the primary applicant.
“Can the invited person add beneficiaries?”
Not during the invite process. The primary owner can manage beneficiaries separately after the account is open.
Not during the invite process. The primary owner can manage beneficiaries separately after the account is open.
Have more questions?
Chat with us at nbkc.com or email us at customersupport@nbkc.com, or give us a call at 866.931.0850. We're here to help!