What is an Income Source?
An Income Source in Sequence is a real checking account.
It’s the gateway where money enters the Sequence world.
You can use it to receive income from:
Paychecks (via direct deposit or physical checks)
Customer payments from POS systems (e.g., Square or Clover)
Transfers from platforms like Stripe, Shopify, PayPal, or Venmo
Once funds arrive, Sequence routes them automatically -
to your credit cards, savings, investments, or other accounts.
Why Use an Income Source?
While you can fund Sequence from a regular bank, it’s not ideal:
External bank transfers can take up to 3 banking days
Sequence Income Sources move money in hours, not days
That means faster payments to your accounts and better visibility
How It Works
Your Income Source acts is a real checking account built inside Sequence.
It comes with:
A routing number and account number
Support for ACH transfers, mobile check deposits, and direct deposit payouts
Once money lands:
Sequence detects the deposit
Your automations distribute funds to where they need to go
Here’s just one example of a way funds can be routed into Sequence using an Income Source
Setup at a Glance
Add Income Source – Tap + at the bottom of your Money Map, click add an income source.
Name It – Choose a name like “Client Payments” or “Shopify Store.” Assign a beneficiary: yourself or your business.
Get Account Details – Use the provided routing and account numbers to direct income here.
That’s it - your new Income Source is ready to power your money movement in Sequence.
Keep on reading to understand how to store money in pods and connect external accounts!