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# Verify Bank Account

To donate by ACH (direct bank draft), Anedot verifies your bank account through Plaid. This guide is written for donors. Use these steps in the donor portal.

To donate by ACH (direct bank draft), Anedot verifies your bank account through Plaid. Plaid is a trusted platform that connects using your online banking credentials.

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**Important:** Anedot does not store or access your banking credentials.
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### How To Submit an ACH Donation

1. Click the blue **Connect Bank Account** button at the bottom of the donation form.
2. Select or enter your bank's name.
3. Sign in with your online banking credentials to connect your account.
4. Choose the account to use for the donation.
5. After verification, complete your donation.

### Can't Find the Connect Bank Account Button?

If the button does not appear, you are likely signed in to your DonorID with a bank account already saved as your preferred payment method. To use a different bank account:

1. Click **Use new payment method**.
2. Re-enter your bank details.
3. The **Connect Bank Account** button should then be available.

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Each ACH donation requires verification through Plaid, even if you have donated by bank draft before.
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### Manual Bank Connection (Micro-Deposit)

If you connect your bank manually instead of signing in with online banking credentials, Plaid verifies the account with a micro-deposit. For finding the **$0.01** deposit, entering the code from the transaction description, Same-Day ACH timing, and **Verification Unsuccessful**, see [Verify a bank account with Plaid micro-deposit](/get-started/apply-for-an-account/verify-a-bank-account-with-plaid-micro-deposit.md).


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