Most banks you do business with make it easy to link your bank account.
To link a major bank requires a deposit:
- Select Account → in the app, select Menu (3 bars)
- Select Transfers → Deposit money into Robinhood
- Enter the amount to deposit in either GBP or US Dollars
- Choose your bank from the list, or use the search bar to search for your bank
- Review and confirm the amount, any applicable fees, and the bank
- When prompted by your bank, confirm the deposit to return to your Robinhood account
When the deposit completes, you’ll get a notification that it’s available to trade and your bank account is now linked.
You can fund your account with an individual or joint bank account. We can’t allow funding from trust or business accounts at this time. Make sure you link the correct account type to avoid restrictions on your Robinhood account. For security purposes, you can link up to 3 bank accounts to a single Robinhood account. You can link up to 2 Robinhood accounts to each bank account.
Tip
- Savings and money market accounts may be subject to regulations that limit your allotted number of transactions per month.
- If you're unsure of your bank account status, please check with your bank representative to be sure your account supports Faster Payments Service (FPS) transfers.
Note
For the initial launch, you won’t be able to unlink a bank account but that functionality is coming soon.
Robinhood U.K. Ltd (Robinhood UK) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 823590). Robinhood UK onboards UK customers and has the lead customer relationship with UK customers in relation to their use of the Robinhood UK app and website. Robinhood UK introduces UK customers to Robinhood Securities, LLC for order routing, execution, clearing, settlement, arranging custody services and margin lending to eligible UK customers with margin accounts. Robinhood Securities, LLC is regulated in the US by the SEC and FINRA. Robinhood UK and Robinhood Securities, LLC are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.
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FAQs
If you value convenience and want to minimize banking fees, linking bank accounts could help you do both. On the other hand, you may want to keep your bank accounts unlinked if you don't need to move money between them. This also can be an excellent way to avoid the temptation to spend money from savings frivolously.
Should I link all my accounts together? ›
If you value convenience and want to minimize banking fees, linking bank accounts could help you do both. On the other hand, you may want to keep your bank accounts unlinked if you don't need to move money between them. This also can be an excellent way to avoid the temptation to spend money from savings frivolously.
Is linking accounts safe? ›
Linking accounts at different banks
It is possible—and perfectly safe—to keep accounts at separate banks but link them so you can easily move money between them. Many banking sites allow users to check information for both accounts in one place, but may have processes in place regarding how transfers can be made.
Can I link my account to another account? ›
A linked bank account is when one account connects to another account at the same financial institution or an external bank. For example, your checking account may be linked to your savings and credit card accounts.
Is Robinhood safe to link a bank account? ›
Yes, it's fairly safe to enter your bank account login info in the Robinhood app. Many people are alarmed that Robinhood asks for your bank login info when you attempt to link a bank account, and they wonder if it's safe to give Robinhood this information. The information, however, is not being requested by Robinhood.
What does linking accounts do? ›
A linked bank account is electronically connected to another, whether it's a checking account linked to a savings account at the same bank or a bank account linked to an outside payment app. The accounts remain separate, but because they are linked you can easily move money between them.
What is the purpose of a linked account? ›
Linked accounts enable you to use more than one account for the password management process. There are various situations in which an additional account is required to help manage a privileged account.
Can banks see my other bank accounts? ›
In the US, while they cannot always see your individual transactions in accounts held at a different bank, they generally can see that you have an account there. The vast majority of banks in the US subscribe to one of several specialized credit reporting services such as Chex Systems.
What does linking Google accounts do? ›
Google Account Linking enables Google Account holders to quickly, seamlessly and safely connect to your services and share data with Google. Linked Account Sign-In enables One Tap Sign-In With Google for users that already have their Google Account linked to your service.
Can a bank stop you from accessing your account? ›
You can still receive deposits into frozen bank accounts, but withdrawals and transfers are not permitted. Banks may freeze bank accounts if they suspect illegal activity such as money laundering, terrorist financing, or writing bad checks.
Ask your bank ! They'll have a record of the sender's details - account number, sort code, name etc.
What does link to existing account mean? ›
Linking your accounts means that they are grouped together under one login (same username and password). It doesn't combine or change them in any other way.
Can I have 2 linked accounts? ›
While LinkedIn allows only one account per email address, users can create multiple accounts with different email addresses. Each account must be associated with a unique email. Follow LinkedIn’s sign-up process for each new account.
Can I trust Robinhood with my SSN? ›
Encryption. Sensitive information, such as your Social Security number, are encrypted before they're stored. In addition, our app and website securely communicate with our servers using the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol with up-to-date configurations and ciphers.
What happens to my money if Robinhood goes under? ›
Robinhood is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (SIPC). This means that any loss of an investor's securities (e.g., stocks and bonds) and cash held by Robinhood is protected up to $500,000 in the event the firm fails or goes out of business. This includes up to $250,000 protection for cash holdings.
Is linking a bank account to Fidelity safe? ›
In some cases, your login credentials are required for us to complete the verification process and confirm that the bank account being linked is actually your bank account. Fidelity only uses this information once during the login process, and the data is not stored in any manner whatsoever.
Should all my accounts be with the same bank? ›
Having multiple accounts — at the same bank or different banks — can be useful for managing different savings goals, and there's little harm in doing so, since it doesn't impact your credit.
Should I have all my accounts on one email? ›
Using one email address for business and personal matters can work if you only need to deal with a few emails a day. But as your contact list grows and your number of unread emails goes from 16 to 160, the need for a separate inbox becomes crucial.
Is it good to have separate accounts? ›
“If your views on saving and spending are too divergent, it may be best to maintain separate accounts so spending does not become a strain on the relationship,” says Grippo-Martinez. It's possible that separate accounts might give more freedom to each partner.
What's the point of having multiple accounts? ›
Multiple checking and savings accounts can help you manage your spending and reach financial goals. The number of accounts you need depends on your goals. Don't limit yourself to checking accounts — savings and other account types can help you too.