How Instant Bank Transfer Works (and Why It’s Secure)

2 min read·Updated June 2026

Connecting instant bank transfer takes about 30 seconds, right on the checkout page — and your bank login always stays private. Here’s exactly how it works.

TL;DR
  • Setup takes about 30 seconds, right at checkout (or in Billing settings).
  • It’s powered by Stripe with bank-grade encryption.
  • Thryft Ship never sees your bank login, and you can disconnect any time.

How to set it up

  1. Choose Instant bank transfer

    At checkout, pick Instant bank transfer as your payment method.

  2. Pick your bank

    Choose your bank from the list that appears.

  3. Log in securely

    Sign in to your bank on a secure screen handled by Stripe. Thryft Ship never sees this.

  4. Done

    Your account is connected and your label buys right away — fee-free from here on.

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Already bought labels today? You can connect bank transfer any time in your Billing settings.

Why it’s safe to connect your bank

The connection is handled by Stripe — the same trusted payments company used by millions of businesses. You enter your bank login on Stripe’s secure, encrypted screen, so Thryft Ship never sees or stores it. We only get the go-ahead to charge for your labels — nothing else.

You’re always in controlChange or remove the connection any time in your Billing settings.

Common questions

Does Thryft Ship see my bank password?

No. You log in through Stripe’s secure connection — we never see or store your login.

Is my money safe?

Yes. It’s encrypted and handled by Stripe, and your label buys immediately, just like paying by card.

Can I remove it later?

Yes — any time in your Billing settings.

Why use this instead of a card?

It’s fee-free. See Why is instant bank transfer fee-free?