# How to fund your BCard

To use your BCard to support your community, you'll first need to add funds.  You may also want to check out:

* [Which Payment Accounts Can be Used with BCard?](/informational-articles/which-payment-accounts-can-be-used-with-bcard.md)
* [Fund your BCard with Cryptocurrency](/how-to-guides/how-to-fund-your-bcard/fund-your-bcard-with-cryptocurrency.md)
* [Connecting a Bank Account that uses Plaid](/how-to-guides/how-to-fund-your-bcard/connecting-a-bank-account-that-uses-plaid.md)

### **Connecting your bank account**

* Within the BCard application, you will find the Routing number and Account number for your account at South State Bank. 
* Log in to your bank account and search for the option to 'link an external account'
* Enter the Routing number and Account number of your BCard
* Two small micro deposits will be made into your BCard account. This may take 24-48 business hours. You will need to log back into your account once complete and confirm these amounts, to verify the connection.
* You may then initiate a transfer from your bank account to your BCard. Once your BCard is funded, it is automatically activated. You do not need to wait for your physical card to arrive.
* *Note: Some banks may utilize Plaid or another third party instant account connection service.  There should be an option to scroll to the bottom and choose 'Connect another way' , 'Connect an external account', 'connect manually' or "My bank was not listed'. Choose this option to manually enter your routing and account number.*

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### Connect your PayPal Account.

* Log into your PayPal Account and choose the option to 'link and external account'
* Enter the Routing number and Account Number of your BCard
* Two small micro deposits will be made into your BCard account. This may take 24-48 business hours. You will need to log back into your account once complete and confirm these amounts, to verify the connection.
* You may then initiate a transfer from your bank account to your BCard. Once your BCard is funded, it is automatically activated. You do not need to wait for your physical card to arrive.

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