Bonsai's business account explained
You'll find it under the Banking tab in your account. It's a feature that is dedicated to managing your business funds. Receive your invoice payments directly in your account and use the dedicated spending card for your expenses.
Note: Currently, Bonsai's business account is only available for US accounts.
Here's what your dashboard looks like:
Your "Available Balance" is your main balance. This is where all incoming transfers will arrive, and outgoing transfers will leave from. Spending from your Bonsai business card is also deducted from this balance.
At this time, only the account Owner will have access to the Bonsai business account. Partner and other team roles do not have visibility to this view.
Using your virtual and physical cards
Similar to a traditional bank account, your Bonsai business account comes with a debit card. You'll have access to your virtual card after signing up, and receive your physical card in the mail after filling in your delivery information.
Your virtual card can be added to your phone's wallet for easier access, and your physical card can be used to make withdrawal at ATMs.
About Envelopes
Envelopes are an easy way to budget your funds into different buckets (e.g. tax savings, equipment, or anything else). To move funds between your balance and envelopes (and vice versa) you can use the "Transfer Funds" button, and the "Within Bonsai" option.
Send any incoming funds to your account directly into specific envelopes to automate your budgeting. Just click on Edit Automations and New Automation:
Locating your account information
Clicking on "View Account Info" to display your account number and routing number. This is the information you will use to send ACH bank transfers to fund your Bonsai business account balance from your online banking, or set it up as a payout method for other payment platforms.
Transferring money outside of Bonsai
Clicking "Transfer Funds" and "Outside Bonsai" will let you send outbound ACH bank transfers to an external bank account, such as when you want to pay yourself from your Bonsai business account balance.
FAQ
Can I use the Bonsai business card to withdraw funds from an ATM?
Yes you can! There is a daily limit of $300 for ATM withdrawals.
How long do transfers take between Bonsai Payments and the Bonsai business account?
The time to receive a payout to your Bonsai business account is the same as a payout to any other external financial account.
Are Instant Payouts available to the Bonsai business account?
Yes, you can turn on Instant Payouts (if eligible) to receive same day payouts to your Bonsai business account. Click here to learn more.
What are the fees involved with the Bonsai business account?
As of right now, there are no fees incurred.
Who is eligible for a Bonsai business account?
Currently, only users in the United States are eligible to use a Bonsai business account.
What is "Evolve Bank & Trust?"
When you activate a business account through Bonsai and store funds in your balance, those funds are held at Evolve Bank and Trust (Member FDIC).
How do I get my physical Bonsai business account card?
When we're ready to send you your physical card, we will prompt you in-app for the information we need to get you that card.
Is my "available balance" a summary of my envelopes?
No, each envelope is its "own" individual balance within your Bonsai business balance.
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