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How do I connect my debit card?
Updated over 4 months ago

Public allows you to use your Debit Card to fund your Public account. You can connect a Debit Card to deposit up to $2,500 to use to buy Stocks, Funds, and fractional shares.

How to Connect Your Debit Card:

  1. Select the Menu Icon (≡)

  2. Scroll down and select Account Settings

  3. Scroll down and select Deposit Funds

  4. Select Debit Card to connect your debit card to fund your Public account

Please note that credit cards cannot be used to deposit funds to your brokerage account.

How to Connect Your Debit Card using our desktop website:

  1. Select the Menu Icon ≡ in the top right corner

  2. Select Settings and Privacy

  3. Under the Manage Account menu select Funding Methods, then select Add funding method

  4. Select Debit Card to connect your debit card to fund your Public account

Things to know:

  • If granted access to Debit Card funding, you can deposit up to $2,500 to your Public account using a debit card.

  • The $2,500 limit applies to your Public account overall (not per debit card).

  • The First Name, Last Name, and ZIP code listed on your Debit Card must match the First Name, Last Name, and ZIP code on your Public account

  • All debit card deposits will be subject to a 3 business day hold prior to being available for withdrawal

  • Withdrawals will only be permitted to a linked bank account that matches the information on your Public account.

If you ever have questions, the team is always here for you, so feel free to give us a shout on the app’s Chat or via email at support@public.com.

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