

NOTE: When submitting the forms, follow instructions outlined by the bank on submitting such documents. To fill out the form, one is usually required to provide information, i.e., to whom they are granting the FPOA and the type of transaction they are authorizing them to conduct on their behalf.


The other method usually used depending on the type of POA being granted is filling in a form and submitting it online, via registered mail, or in person. When granting FPOA, one may be required to visit their bank in person to make clear that they would like to grant FPOA and provide all the details regarding the same. Some of the commonly used ways include: Visiting the bank Durable FPOA: A durable FPOA grants the person, named agent or attorney, the legal authority to perform all actions regarding a bank account.īanks usually have different policies on how one can grant FPOA.Limited FPOA: Limited FPOA is a document that grants the third-party legal authority to perform certain actions as specified on the document for a limited amount of time on behalf of the principal.There are two different types of FPOA that one should consider depending on the type of powers they are looking to grant the third party By granting a third party POA, one submits that they authorize the third party to make withdrawals, deposits, write cheques, and take any other actions deemed fit in their absence. An FPOA (Financial Power of Attorney) is a type of POA (power of attorney) that authorizes a third party to act on behalf of an account owner regarding their financial matters. When looking to allow another party to operate your bank account, the first method to utilize is contacting the bank for an FPOA.
