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# How to add a payment method via Stripe

**Update Payment Methods in Sidr Tax**

*Disclaimer:* If you remain on an older legacy subscription plan, an additional 15% platform fee will apply. To have this fee waived, please add a new payment method in your Sidr Tax account at https://tax.sidr.io/subscriptions.

Sidr Tax has partnered with Stripe to offer a modern and secure payment system. This enhancement allows you to manage and update your subscription payment method with ease, using either a connected US bank account or a credit card.

To begin, navigate to your Settings page from the left-hand panel of your Sidr Tax dashboard.

![Settings on nav bar](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/1/6/0/e1600c862ede4800/screenshot-2026-02-16-at-43852_1gms1jd.png =159x1000)
Scroll down below the plans and click Add Payment Account to open the payment setup window.

![Add Payment Account](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/1/6/0/e1600c862ede4800/screenshot-2026-02-17-at-63132_nt8evw.png =209xauto)
**Connect a Bank Account (recommended)**

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To connect your bank account:
1. Within the pop-up window, select **Pay by secure ACH** as your payment option.
2. Enter the email address associated with your bank account and your full name.
3. Then search for your bank using the search bar.
4. Choose the bank account you want to connect for payments, then click **Agree and continue**.
5. Log in and then select the specific account you want to use, then click **Connect account**.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to finish the connection process, and then click **Set up bank account**.

![Linking a bank account](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/1/6/0/e1600c862ede4800/screenshot-2026-02-16-at-53506_5aoy2j.png)

Once completed, your linked bank account will be available for automatic billing by Sidr Tax.

**Manually Add a Bank Account**

If your bank doesn't show up in search or cannot be connected through Stripe, or if you prefer manual entry, you can add your account details manually.

1. From the Stripe checkout page, click the link labeled **Enter bank details manually** located just above the "Set up bank account" button.
2. Manually enter your routing and account number (and confirmation repeat of your account number).
3. After entering your information, click **Start setup** to initiate a micro-deposit verification.
4. Within 1-2 business days, you will receive a deposit in your bank account and you will receive an email with further instructions to complete the verification.

If you do not receive the verification email within this time frame, please reach out to Sidr Tax Support so we can look into the issue and assist you further.

Once verified, your manually added bank account will appear as an active payment method for your subscription.

**Credit Card**

To add a credit card as your payment method:
1. In the same pop-up window, select **Or pay by Credit Card**.
2. Enter your credit card details in the Stripe checkout page that follows.
3. Click **Save** to confirm and complete setup.

Your credit card will then be saved and used automatically for future subscription charges.