# Connecting a Bank Account that uses Plaid

### How to connect a bank that utilizes Plaid.

Once logged into your bank, select connect external account. 

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### Most banks will give you the option to select 'connect another way', or 'connect manually'. Choose connect manually.

*Note: Some banks require the use of Plaid to connect and do not offer this option. Please contact your bank and ask them how to connect an account not supported by Plaid.*

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### Then enter your routing and account number from the BCard app.

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