How do you receive your income?
Choose the option that matches how money comes in today.
You can always change this later.
Checks
Checks
If you receive paper checks, you have two easy options.
Option 1: Keep depositing checks as you do today
Option 1: Keep depositing checks as you do today
Deposit your checks through your existing bank
Create a rule to auto-send funds to your Income Source
Recommended rule setup
Trigger: Incoming funds
Amount: 100%
Destination: Your Income Source
To do: Create rule → Opens rule drawer → Incoming funds → 100%
Option 2: Deposit checks directly into Sequence
Option 2: Deposit checks directly into Sequence
Use the deposit check flow inside Sequence
Scan the check using the QR code
This keeps everything in one place and speeds up automation.
To do: Click on an income source → hit the 3 dots in the top right → click deposit check
Need help depositing a check?
Contact support
Direct deposits
Direct deposits
This includes salaries, benefits, or recurring payments.
Provide your employer with your new bank details of the income source
Provide your employer with your new bank details of the income source
Share your routing number
Share your account number (Income Source account)
To do: Click on the income source → locate the routing & account numbers in the top right of the panel
That’s it, your paycheck will land directly in Sequence.
Need further verification?
Need further verification?
Some employers ask for extra documentation.
Download a voided check directly from Sequence
Need to keep receiving in your existing checking account?
Need to keep receiving in your existing checking account?
While this isn't advised for the reasons mentioned in the previous page
You can also:
Create a rule from your old checking account
Auto-route 100% of incoming funds to your Income Source
This works while your employer updates their records.
Need help with employer setup?
Contact support
Online business platforms
Online business platforms
(Stripe, Shopify, Etsy, or. any payment processor)
If your income comes from an online platform, setup is quick.
Update your payout destination
Change the payout account to your Income Source
Depending on the platform, you can either:
Connect to Sequence via Plaid, or
Manually enter your routing and account number
Not sure which option to choose?
Platforms vary, and we’re happy to help.
Contact support
Once your Income Source is live, you’re ready to automate what happens next.