What is a Pod?
A Pod is a real checking account you can open up inside Sequence to budget and separate funds more effectively - like a real digital envelope for your money.
You can use Pods to store, split, and route funds based on rules you define.
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They help you compartmentalize money across different needs or goals.
Think of it as a flexible container you can use for almost anything:
Saving for taxes or emergencies
Holding money for business expenses
Setting aside funds for travel, projects, or payroll
Just click + > Create a pod, choose whether it’s for you personally or your business, and you’re good to go.
Behind the Scenes
While Pods feel like internal containers, each one is actually a real checking account opened through our partner bank, Thread.
Sequence handles the entire banking relationship for you—there’s no need to interact with the bank directly.
This setup gives you all the benefits of a traditional account—FDIC insurance, unique account numbers, direct deposits—while unlocking powerful automation through Sequence.
Why Use a Pod?
Pods give you more control over how your money is held and moved.
Unlike external bank accounts, Pods are deeply integrated with Sequence, allowing you to automate how money flows in and out with much quicker transfer times.
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They're faster, smarter, and more flexible than traditional accounts.
Debit Cards for Pods
Each Pod can have its own debit card—physical or virtual.
Virtual Debit Cards: Perfect for online services like subscriptions, ads, or software. You can assign a virtual card to a Pod and route funds directly into it. Charges are pulled automatically when due.
Physical Debit Cards: Use for in-person transactions linked to a specific Pod, making it easier to manage your spending by category or purpose.
OmniCard: Use a single debit card to make purchases from any of your Pods. Before each transaction, you can quickly select which Pod to charge
Manage your spending with ease and keep everything organized.
What Makes Pods Powerful
Automated Bill Pay: Compartmentalize your bill payments by routing funds into a Pod, letting services pull charges directly
Custom Names & Goals: Label each Pod based on its purpose
Fast Transfers: Move money instantly between Pods and other Sequence accounts
Example Use Cases
Route 30% of every income to a “Quarterly Taxes” Pod
Sweep leftover balance into a “Rainy Day” Pod at the end of each day or week
Hold client payments in a Pod until bills or team members are paid
Use a dedicated Pod (and card) for subscriptions, software, or other recurring expenses
Pods give you the tools to not just hold money— but manage it proactively.