Note: Firstrade does not accept transferring funds to and from money transfer services such as TransferWise, Revolut, PayPal, Western Union, Passbook by Remitly, CurrencyFair, etc.; only using U.S. bank accounts such as checking or savings accounts is accepted.
Mobile App
Tap the Account icon in the bottom right corner.
Tap Deposit/Withdrawal.
Tap Setup Now.
Select your bank from the list. If your bank is not listed, select Other banks to continue.
Enter your online banking username and password.
Select the account you would like to link. We recommend linking a checking account rather than a savings account to avoid potential transfer reversals.
Enter a nickname for your account and an initial deposit amount (optional).
Check the box to agree to the terms and conditions and hit Submit to complete your ACH setup.
Web
Login to your Firstrade account.
Go to Accounts → Deposit/Transfer and click the tab Bank Profile.
Click on Setup a Bank Profile.
Request and enter the verification code.
Select your bank and click Continue.
Enter your online banking username and password.
Select the account you would like to link. We recommend linking a checking account rather than a savings account to avoid potential transfer reversals.
Check the box to agree to the terms and conditions and hit Submit to complete your ACH setup.
Electronic Funds Transfer (ACH) is available to all Firstrade accounts and the linked bank account must be via a U.S. bank. You may not link third-party bank accounts, such as a business account (even if your name is on the account). Not available for Simple IRA, SEP IRA, ESA Accounts, or Investment Club accounts. Linking a Joint bank account to an Individual Firstrade account will require verification of all account holders to proceed.