Why:
To withdraw your 529 funds directly into your Backpack account, you need to add Backpack as a bank / financial institution on your 529.
Benefits :
This easy setup will enable seamless future tuition payments and allow you to spend your 529 on textbooks, laptops, groceries, and more with just one click.
Adding Banking Information
Log into your 529 account
Head to "Profile" and click "Linked accounts"
Link "Bank account"
Click "I don't see my bank"
Log into your Backpack account
Backpack Account & Routing numbers can be found on the Backpack Dashboard or under Settings.
Bank Name: [Backpack]
Bank Routing Number: [Your Backpack Routing Number]
Bank Account Number: [Your Backpack Account Number]
Bank Account Registration: [Your Name]
Bank Account Type: Select Checking
Under Account Linking, Add your Backpack routing number
Next, Add your Account number and Select Checking Account
Congrats you have successfully linked your account!
Withdrawing to your Backpack Account
It’s tuition time! Let’s withdrawal funds from your 529 into your Backpack account so you can make your tuition payment
Log into your 529 account.
Go to Profile
Select Withdraw