Add a Bank Account

Fairmont Private School of Fresno only accepts payments through brightwheel. We allow for bank transfers (checking account only). This method of payment is often referred to as ACH which stands for Automated Clearing House. 

 There are two ways to add and save a bank transfer payment method in brightwheel. This first option, all you need to do is follow the prompts listed below to confirm your account. If you are unable to find your banking institution in this option, please follow the steps located in the Verify a Bank Account section below. 

Link Bank With Login 

This is the simplest & easiest way to add a bank account. This is available for most nationwide banking institutions in the United States. 

1. Navigate to the Payments section online or in your mobile app.
2. Go to the Payment Settings tab and click Add Payment Method.
3. Choose the Bank Account option and then Add My Bank Account In One Step.
4. Search for your banking institution and click on the icon.
5. Sign into your bank account as usual in the pop up.
6. Once logged in, the pop up will verify the setup is complete.

Verify a Bank Account

If your banking institution does not appear when using the above option, you can link you bank account with brightwheel by entering your bank account’s routing and account numbers.  In this option, brightwheel will need to verify that you are able to access this account with what are called micro-deposits. These are two small deposits, typical less than $1.00, that will be deposited into your account. These funds will remain in your account for 3-4 days, which is the time frame you have to verify these deposits, and then they will be removed.  

Verify with Micro-Deposits

Within 24-48 hours of adding your account and routing number you will receive 2 small deposits to your bank account. After receiving those deposits, you will need to come back to brightwheel and enter the exact amounts deposited to verify the account. More on this below. 

1. Navigate to the Payments section online or in your mobile app.
2. Go to the Settings tab and click Add Payment Method.
3. Choose the Bank Account option and then Verify My Account using Micro-Deposits.
4. Select the Account Type, complete the requested fields, and click Add.
5. The pop up will close and you will see the bank account added to your payment methods with a gray button that reads Verify.
6. Check your bank account online within 2 business days to locate the deposits.
7. Navigate back to you Payment Settings page and click Verify on that payment method.
8. Enter the two deposits and click Verify.

 

Please Note: 

• Autopay is enabled and mandatory at Fairmont Privates School of Fresno. You will be asked to enroll when a payment method is added and will not have the option to turn it off.
• Only add checking accounts when adding a new bank accounts. Savings account are not compatible with brightwheel billing. 
• There are not any fees associated with the method of payment (ACH).
• There is a 2.9% fee associated when credit card is selected as method of payment. 

For more help, please visit Brightwheel's help center here!