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Linking Point to Payment Apps

Cash App

PayPal

Venmo

Overview

Your Point account can be linked to payment apps like Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, etc.

Transactions made within payment apps are not eligible to receive points. For information on which transactions you will receive points on, please see our support article regarding what transactions are not rewarded points.

Point is integrated directly with Plaid, creating a fast and simple way for you to link your bank account to other financial services.

Please Note: when linking your Point account via Plaid, the bank name will show up as Column N.A., Point's partner institution.

Cash App

To add a bank to your Cash App:

  1. Tap the Profile Icon on your Cash App home screen
  2. Select Linked Banks
  3. Tap Link Bank
  4. Follow the prompts

To modify a linked bank account:

  1. Tap the Profile Icon on your Cash App home screen
  2. Select Linked Banks
  3. Select the bank account you want to replace or remove
  4. Tap Remove Bank or Replace Bank
  5. Follow the prompts

PayPal

PayPal Website

Here’s how to instantly link a bank account to your PayPal account:

  1. Click Wallet at the top of the page.
  2. Click Link a bank account.
  3. Select your bank, or click Don't see your bank? at the bottom.
  4. Depending on the bank you select, you may have the option to link your bank instantly using your online banking login information. If the instant option isn't available, just enter your bank account details manually and click Agree and Link.
Here’s how to link a bank account to your PayPal account manually:
  1. Click Wallet at the top of the page.
  2. Click the bank you want to confirm.
  3. Click Link your bank another way and enter account information.
  4. Enter the exact amounts of the 2 deposits made to your account. For example, if you receive two deposits of $.05 and $.15, enter .05 and .15 on the screen.
  5. Click Submit.

PayPal App

To add a bank account on the PayPal app:

   1. Tap  Wallet.
   2. Tap + across from Banks and cards.
   3. Tap Banks.​
   4. Log in to your online banking and link your account instantly. Or add your bank manually.

 

Venmo

Transactions on Venmo can be funded from Point using your PointCard as a funding source or via ACH transfer.

  1. Go to the "Me" tab by tapping your picture or initials
  2. Tap the Settings gear in the top right, then “Payment Methods”
  3. Tap “Add a bank or card” and then select “Bank”
  4. Select your preferred verification method

 

 

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