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title: Connect a Personal Bank Account to Receive Payments
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description: Receive payments and reimbursements by adding a personal bank account.
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title: connect-a-personal-bank-account.md
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description: Learn how to connect your personal bank account to receive reimbursements in Expensify, including support for both US and international accounts.
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keywords: [bank account, personal bank account, reimbursements, wallet, international deposit, US deposit, Plaid, Corpay, connect bank, add bank, Settings > Wallet]
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Connecting a personal bank account to Expensify allows you to get reimbursed for company expenses and receive peer-to-peer payments directly into your Expensify Wallet.
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**To connect a personal bank account:**
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1. Click your profile image or icon in the bottom left menu.
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2. Click **Wallet**.
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3. Click **Add Bank Account**.
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You can add a personal bank account to receive expense reimbursements in Expensify. This guide covers setting up US and international bank accounts in New Expensify.
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![Wallet Settings, showing where to connect a bank account](https://help.expensify.com/assets/images/addbankaccount_01.png){:width="100%"}
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# Connect a personal bank account
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5. Click **Continue** (this will open a new window and redirect you to Plaid).
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## Overview
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Plaid is an encrypted third-party financial data platform that Expensify uses to securely verify your banking information.
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You can add a personal bank account to receive reimbursements in 190+ countries worldwide. All accounts are added in `Settings > Wallet > Bank accounts`. The steps vary depending on the country selected.
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5. Follow the prompts to add the bank account details with Plaid.
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6. Once those details are added, you'll be prompted to return to Expensify to complete linking the bank account.
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7. Choose which account you want to connect to Expensify.
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8. Click **Save & continue**.
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## Add a US-based bank account
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To add a US bank account, we use **Plaid**, an encrypted third-party financial data platform that securely verifies your banking information.
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### Steps:
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1. Go to Settings > Wallet > Bank accounts.
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2. Select **Add bank account**.
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3. When prompted, select **United States** as your country.
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4. Complete the Plaid connection flow by choosing your bank and entering your credentials.
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5. Once connected, you’ll see your account in the **Bank accounts** section.
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![Click Add bank account on the Wallet page]({{site.url}}/docs/assets/images/ExpensiHelp-DepositAccount-1.png){:width="100%"}
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![Select United States, tap Next, and then follow the Plaid prompts]({{site.url}}/docs/assets/images/ExpensiHelp-DepositAccount-2.png){:width="100%"}
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![After connecting with Plaid, your account is shown in the Bank accounts section]({{site.url}}/docs/assets/images/ExpensiHelp-DepositAccount-3.png){:width="100%"}
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## Add a non-US bank account
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You can add a non-US deposit account by manually entering the account details. The steps vary depending on your country and selected currency.
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### Steps:
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1. Go to Settings > Wallet > Bank accounts.
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2. Select **Add bank account**.
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3. Select your country from the list.
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4. Verify your selected **Currency** is correct (defaults to local currency). You can change it if needed.
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5. Enter your **bank account details**. Fields vary but often include:
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- Account number
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- Routing/Swift code
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- Optional fields will be marked as “(Optional)”
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6. Choose your **Account type** (e.g., Current or Savings), if required.
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7. Enter your **bank information**, including bank name and address.
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8. Enter your **account holder information**, including your name and residential address.
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- Some fields may be auto-filled from your profile.
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9. Review all details on the **Confirmation** screen.
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- Tap any field to make edits.
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- Accept the Terms of Service and click **Confirm**.
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10. Once added, you’ll see your account in the **Bank accounts** section.
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![Click Add bank account on the Wallet page]({{site.url}}/docs/assets/images/ExpensiHelp-DepositAccount-1.png){:width="100%"}
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![Select your country from the list and tap Next]({{site.url}}/docs/assets/images/ExpensiHelp-DepositAccount-4.png){:width="100%"}
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![Follow the prompts to enter your account details]({{site.url}}/docs/assets/images/ExpensiHelp-DepositAccount-5.png){:width="100%"}
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![After connecting, your account is shown in the Bank accounts section]({{site.url}}/docs/assets/images/ExpensiHelp-DepositAccount-6.png){:width="100%"}
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# FAQ
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## Can I add more than one personal bank account?
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Yes. You can add multiple accounts, but only one can be selected as the default for reimbursements.
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## Can I delete a bank account?
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Yes. Use the three-dot overflow menu beside any account to delete it.
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## Is there a fee to add a personal account?
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No. Expensify does not charge you to add or use a personal account. It’s included in your Expensify subscription.
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## Are there countries where personal bank accounts aren’t supported?
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Yes. Expensify supports personal bank accounts from 190+ countries, but there’s a small number not supported. The full list of supported countries is available when adding a personal bank account.
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![Wallet Settings, showing bank account connected](https://help.expensify.com/assets/images/addbankaccount_03.png){:width="100%"}
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Once connected, all payments and reimbursements will be deposited directly into that bank account.

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