How do I change my primary checking account?

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Alexander G.
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Here's how to change your primary checking account:

From your Acorns app:

  1. Log in to your Acorns account
  2. From your home screen, tap the profile icon in the top left corner
  3. Tap "Settings"
  4. Tap "Linked Accounts"
  5. Tap "..." in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
  6. Tap "Change primary account"
  7. You then have 2 options:
    1. Type the name of your bank in the search bar and then follow the prompts to enter your online banking credentials. 
    2. Tap "Add your bank manually" and follow the prompts to enter your account and routing numbers. 

From acorns.com:

  1. Log in to your Acorns account
  2. From the home page, click the profile icon in the bottom left corner
  3. Under "Personal Settings," click "Linked Accounts"
  4. Click "Change primary" in the top right corner
  5. You then have 2 options:
    1. Type the name of your bank in the search bar and then follow the prompts to enter your online banking credentials. 
    2. Or, click "Link Manually." You'll need to enter your bank account routing and account numbers, and then tap "Link Account."

Heads up: To help keep your Acorns accounts safe, we may ask you to verify ownership of both the current and the new primary checking accounts. You must be listed as an owner or as a joint owner on any account you list as the linked primary checking account. If your account requires additional verification, Acorns will send you an email requesting the documents and how to send them to us. 

If you have any issues changing your primary checking account, please contact us for help.

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