# How to Add a Bank Account in Xero

> To add a bank account in Xero, navigate to Accounting on the dashboard, select Bank Accounts, and click Add Bank Account. Choose your bank, tap Agree and Continue, enter your online banking credentials, and click Next to confirm the addition.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-bank-account-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a00cd243f01ed60a4e5ea/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
2. Choose 'Bank Accounts' from the list of options.
3. After that, click 'Add Bank Account'.
4. Choose your bank from the given options. Alternatively, search for your bank if it's not included in the default list.
5. Following that, tap 'Agree and Continue'.
6. Provide your online banking login credentials. Enter them into their respective input fields.
7. Finally, click 'Next' to confirm your request and have the selected bank account added to your Xero organization.