How do I add or authenticate a bank?
Step 1
First, select Profile & account settings under the My Accounts dropdown in the main navigation.
Step 2
Next, select Bank Information in the Banking and Money Movement section.
Then, choose the ADD A NEW BANK ACCOUNT button above your active banks list.
Step 3
Fill in the required information on the Add a new bank page: Routing number, Account number, and Personal account owner. You can also give your newly added bank a nickname and/or make it your primary bank. Select CONTINUE to proceed.
Step 4
Next, review your bank and account information and choose any additional accounts that will be authorized to use this bank account. Then, select REVIEW.
Step 5
Review your information and choose CONTINUE TO E-SIGN.
Note that your bank authorization is not complete until you’ve completed the micro-deposit process to validate your bank information. Over the next 2-3 business days, you will receive two micro-deposits (less than $1) from Vanguard into the bank account you added. When this happens, return to Vanguard.com and navigate to your Bank information page to enter those deposit amounts.
Step 6
Review the authorization agreement and answer your security question at the bottom before selecting the SIGN & SUBMIT button.
You’ve now started the bank authorization process. Look for two Vanguard micro-deposits to validate your bank information. Follow the steps listed to complete the micro-deposit process and fully validate your bank information.