While Uphold does not support direct physical cash deposits, you can fund your Uphold account by first depositing your cash into a bank account and then transferring those funds to Uphold via an ACH bank deposit. This is the standard method for adding local currency to your Uphold account.
Depositing Funds via ACH Bank Transfer
To add funds to your Uphold account using an ACH bank deposit, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Deposit: From the Uphold Home Screen, tap on the "Deposit" option.
- Choose ACH Bank Deposit: Select "ACH bank deposit" as your preferred funding method.
- If you haven't previously linked an ACH-enabled bank account to your Uphold profile, you will need to do so. Tap the "+" icon to add your bank account, which is securely facilitated using Plaid.
- Enter Amount: Input the specific amount of money you wish to deposit into your Uphold account.
- Review Terms: Tap "Preview deposit" to carefully review the transaction details and associated terms.
- Confirm Transaction: Once you are satisfied with the details, tap "Confirm deposit" to finalize and complete the transaction.
This process enables you to move funds from your linked bank account into your Uphold account, effectively allowing you to use funds that originated as cash after they have been deposited into your bank.
