How do I do a direct deposit?

How do I do a direct deposit?

From the move money menu on the mobile app tap on Direct Deposit.  Copy the details of your bench account to your external banking website and transfer the funds using those details.  Funds will be available on your card within 24 hours. You will also receive a notification when funds are available.

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How Do I link my bank account?

How Do I link my bank account?

From the move money menu on the mobile app tap on Linked Account. Follow the prompts to connect and authenticate your bank account/s.  Once they have successfully been linked you can tap on “Load Funds”. Enter your amount to transfer then tap Done.  Funds will be available on your card within 24 hours. You will also receive a notification when funds are available.

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How do I add money using my existing bank account?

How do I add money using my existing bank account?

Adding money to your bench account using your existing bank account is easy. Log into the mobile app and tap on the Move Money menu. From here you can either select Linked Account or Direct Deposit. Just follow the prompts and money will be available on your card within 24 hours.

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How do I put money on my bench card?

How do I put money on my bench account?

Adding money to your bench card can be achieved either by direct deposit or via your linked bank account.

Direct Deposit

Via your mobile app, tap on the menu then tap Payments. From the menu tap Direct Deposit. Use the “Copy to clipboard” then to paste the details into an SMS or email to the person paying you or use these details yourself from your external bank account.

Depending on your bank this might take 24 to 48 hours to transfer.

Linked Bank Account

Via your mobile app, tap on the menu then tap Link Accounts. Tap on plus button to add a new linked account. Follow the screen prompts to select your bank and enter your external bank username and password. Once your account is linked you can Deposit or withdraw funds onto your bench card.

Depending on your bank this might take 24 to 48 hours to transfer.

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My employer needs a bank address to set up direct deposit. What is bench’s bank address?

My employer needs a bank address to set up direct deposit. What is bench’s bank address?

If your employer needs an address, please use: 

Axiom Bank 

XXXXXXXXXX 

XXXXXXX 

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How do I update my bank details stored in the account?

How do I update my bank details stored in the account?

If the bank account has changed or you want to add a new account, you’ll need to update your bank details in your bench account. 

On the website: 
1. Click ‘Add money’ and then ‘Add a new account’ 
2. Enter your new bank details and proceed to top up 

On the app: 
1. Click ‘Add money’ on the home screen 
2. Select ‘Add a new account’ 
3. Enter your new bank account details and press proceed to top up 

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Is there a fee for using my existing bank account to top up?

Is there a fee for using my existing bank account to top up?

No, there is no bench fee for using your existing bank account to load your bench account. 

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How do I switch on auto top-up?

How do I switch on auto top-up?

Adding money to your bench account using your existing bank account will instantly add the funds to the account. To do this, you’ll need to log in on the website or mobile app and then click XXXXX on the XXXXXpage. Once you’ve confirmed the amount, click make payment to complete the top up. 

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How do I switch off auto top-up?

How do I switch off auto top-up?

Auto-top-up can be switched off at any time from within your bench app. 

On the website: 
1. Log in to your account and go to ‘Add money’ on the left-hand side menu 
2. Click ‘Edit’ next to ‘By auto-top-up’ 
3. Select ‘Turn off’ 

On the mobile app: 
1. Log into your account and select ‘Add money’ from the menu in the top left-hand corner 
2. Click ‘Edit’ next to ‘By auto-top-up’ 
3. Select turn-off 

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How do I switch off auto top-up?

How do I switch off auto top-up?

Auto-top-up can be switched off at any time from within your bench app. 

On the website: 
1. Log in to your account and go to ‘Add money’ on the left-hand side menu 
2. Click ‘Edit’ next to ‘By auto-top-up’ 
3. Select ‘Turn off’ 

On the mobile app: 
1. Log into your account and select ‘Add money’ from the menu in the top left-hand corner 
2. Click ‘Edit’ next to ‘By auto-top-up’ 
3. Select turn-off 

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Is there a fee for using auto top-up?

Is there a fee for using auto top-up?

No, using Auto-top-up is free. 

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What is an auto top-up payment?

What is an auto top-up payment?

Easily set up weekly or monthly transfers and/or auto top-up if your balance goes below a certain balance.

We’ll top up the card any time the balance falls below $20.00 with either the default amount of $50.00 or a greater amount of your choosing. This means you’ll never have to worry about having insufficient funds to cover the card or periodic payments or membership fees.

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