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title: "I'm trying to link my bank account and it says 'cannot validate account holder'. What should I do?"
description: "This error usually means the bank account you're trying to link is not in your name. Please try linking either:"
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# I'm trying to link my bank account and it says 'cannot validate account holder'. What should I do?

This error usually means the bank account you're trying to link is not in your name. Please try linking either:

* A bank account in your name only, or
* A joint bank account where you are one of the account holders.

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