How do I set up direct deposit?

Setting up your direct deposit

You can set up direct deposit right from your Acorns Checking account by connecting directly to your payroll provider!

To do so, please follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your Acorns account and tap or click on 'Checking'

2. Tap or click on the gear icon, in the upper right-hand corner of the screen, to access your settings

3. Select 'Link with a payroll provider' and tap or click on 'Next'

4. From here, you will enter the payroll switch experience by connecting to your employer/payroll provider to automatically set up your Direct Deposit into Acorns Checking without leaving the app!

If your employer/payroll provider does not show up on the search list to link this way, there are two other options you have to set up Direct Deposit (see below).

You can set up direct deposit right from your Acorns Checking account!

To do so, please follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your Acorns account and tap 'Checking'
2. Tap the gear icon, in the upper right-hand corner of the screen, to access your settings
3. Scroll down and tap 'Direct Deposit'
4. Tap 'Get deposit form,' fill in the necessary information and tap 'Next'
5. Add your signature and tap the arrow (mobile) or 'Next' (web)
6. Preview, then tap 'Download deposit form' to download!

Once completed, submit this document to your HR or Payroll department to set up your direct deposit into Acorns Checking! Please note, it can take 1-2 payroll cycles for changes to take effect, so make sure to follow up with your HR or payroll department to check on the progress of your request.

Alternatively, you can directly set it up with your HR department. You will need to share your Acorns Checking account info with your HR or Payroll department:

1. Your name: Please provide your full legal name on file with your Acorns Checking account
2. Account type: If you’re asked to choose between savings and checking, please choose checking
3. Your account number and routing number for your Acorns Checking account

Editing your direct deposit

For more information on how to edit your current direct deposit, please click here!

Locating your account & routing number

You can find your account and routing number in your account:

1. Log in to your Acorns account and tap 'Checking'
2. Tap the gear icon, in the upper right-hand corner of the screen, to access your settings
3. Here you will see your account number and routing number for your Acorns Checking account