How to send money to Vanguard

Move money from your bank account to your Vanguard account through an electronic bank transfer (EBT) or wire.

Send scheduled automatic deposits from your bank account to your Vanguard account.

Send money through a direct deposit

Send income directly from your employer, the government (including tax refunds), or other sources electronically to your Vanguard account.

Use an online bill paying service

Use your bank's bill pay service to send money to your Vanguard account on a recurring basis.

Brokerage accounts

Company name: Vanguard

Your Vanguard brokerage account number

Non-brokerage accounts

Company name: Vanguard

Enter your fund and Vanguard account number in the following format: 0030-12345678901

Invest by sending a check

You can also buy Vanguard fund shares by mailing us a check. Use our online process to generate a printable customized form. The Vanguard mailing address will appear on the form. Note: If you have a brokerage account, you must select your settlement fund in the 1. Where's the money going? section in order to see the option to purchase by check. Once deposited, you'll be able to move that money to other mutual funds.

Select I'll send Vanguard a check from the drop down menu in step 2. Where's the money coming from?

• Don't send a check without a purchase form.
• Make your personal check payable to Vanguard. Don't use a future-dated check, starter check, third-party check, or traveler's check.
• Be sure to sign your check. Written and number amounts must match.
• If you're submitting an employer's check, simply enclose it without endorsing it.
• Don't include additional forms or hand-written instructions with your check.

Receive deposit slips by mail for convenient future investing. Deposit slips are for use with non-brokerage accounts only.