# Link a Bank Account

### Link A Bank Account

1. From the `Checking account` page click `Linked accounts`.

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2. Click `Connect new account` to be taken to the Plaid integration.
3. Click `Get started` and follow the steps to connect your bank account through Plaid.&#x20;
4. Return to Bold and see your `Bank account` connected.&#x20;

{% hint style="danger" %}
The name, residential address, and phone number you signed up to Bold with must match the name on your bank account.&#x20;

If they are different, your account may be suspended.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If for some reason your bank account becomes disconnected, you can repeat these steps to reconnect your bank account to your Bold account.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

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### Disconnect Your Bank Account

1. From the `Checking account` page click `Linked accounts`.

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2. You will see your currently connected `Bank accounts`. Click the `Trash can button` to remove your account.

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3. Click `Yes, remove this account`.
4. You will see confirmation that your bank account was disconnected.&#x20;

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5. Your `Bank account` was removed.

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6. You can repeat the steps at the top of this page to connect a new `Bank account`.

{% hint style="info" %}
Your bank name for your Bold checking account will be JPMorgan Chase Bank
{% endhint %}


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