# How do I link an external account?

Last Updated June 17, 2025 less than a minute read

1. Select **Move Money**.

2. Select **Transfer Funds**.

3. Under _From_ or _To_, select **Link New Account**.

4. Select Link New External Account

5. Select **Instant Verification** to link your bank account using Plaid (recommended) or **Manual Verification** to enter your account information manually.

Please note that linking your bank manually requires that we send two microdeposits to your financial institution, which you’ll need to verify in your profile settings online or in the app. It may take several days to receive the microdeposits.

**You can also**:

1. Select **Settings** under your profile name.

2. Go to _Accounts_.

3. Select **Link New External Account**.

**In the app**

1. Select **Move Money**.

2. Select **Transfer Funds**.

3. Under _From_ or _To_, select **Link New Account**.

4. Select **Instant Add** to link your bank account using Plaid (recommended) or **Link Bank Manually** to enter your account information manually.

**You can also**:

1. Select the profile icon.

2. Select **External Bank Accounts**.

3. Select **Link New External Account**.

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