Your Virtual Wallet® Guide

Get the most out of your banking experience.

 Understand Your Virtual Wallet Account

Spend

Your primary checking account for everyday spending.

~~You may have only opened this account.. Virtual Wallet comes with a suite of accounts including Reserve and Growth. Speak to your local banker about adding Reserve and Growth to you Spend.....~~

Reserve

For short-term planning (lets you set money aside).

Growth

Your interest-bearing savings account.

Explore your new account, get set up, and access the tools that await you.

Start with PNC Digital Banking

Start Using Your Visa® Debit Card Today

By adding your card to digital wallets with the PNC Mobile app you can start using your Visa Debit Card, even while you wait for it to arrive.

Your physical card will arrive soon via U.S. mail in a plain white envelope. 

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Start by enrolling in Online Banking. Once you're enrolled, you can also download the PNC Mobile app.

Online Banking

To access everything Virtual Wallet has to offer, sign on or enroll in Online Banking.[1]

PNC Mobile app

For banking on the go, download the PNC Mobile app.[2]

Get to know your new account features

Deposit checks from your phone.[2]

Quickly send money to people you know and trust, regardless of where they bank in the U.S. by using Zelle®.[3]

Low Cash Mode® can help you avoid overdrafts on your Spend account.

Request a one-time PNC ATM access code from your phone- debit card not needed![4]

Learn more about Paze. A fast and easy way to check out online with your PNC debit or credit cards.

If you ever misplace your debit card, you can use PNC Easy Lock® to stop new transactions.[5,6]

Start Using Your Visa® Debit Card Instantly

Add your card to your digital wallet with the PNC Mobile app to shop in-store, in-app or online while you wait for your physical card to arrive. 

Your physical card will arrive in about 5-7 business days via U.S. mail in a plain white envelope. You will need to activate your physical card when it arrives in the mail.

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Add Funds to Your Account

PNC offers multiple ways to add money to your account.

  • Direct deposit allows you to electronically deposit your paycheck, pension, Social Security or other regular income from your employer or an outside agency. Learn more about how to set up Direct Deposit.
  • Deposit a check from your phone using the PNC Mobile app[2]PNC Express Funds gives you the option, for a fee, to make the full amount available immediately for withdrawals and purchases.[7]
  • Deposit checks or cash at a PNC ATM. Find an ATM near you.
  • Transfer money from another PNC account or a non-PNC account. Learn more about transferring funds.[8,9]
  • Receive domestic incoming wires at no charge if you're a Virtual Wallet Performance Select account holder.

Get to Know Virtual Wallet Tools

Calendar

The calendar will be your cash flow and bill payments hub. Plan ahead for upcoming paydays and expenses, always be aware of what's coming in and going out of your account.  Here's how to set it up: 

  • Add your paydays. Set the amount and frequency of your paydays, and calculate what you have left to spend after your bills.
  • Add your bills and payments. Add your recurring bills and add pre-authorized payments for subscriptions or a mortgage.
  • Plan ahead with Danger Days. Alerts you when your account might be overdrawn, giving you time to make a transfer, deposit, or move a bill. 

Money Bar

Once you’ve set up your Calendar, you can get familiar with your Money Bar. Money Bar can help you monitor your balance in your account. Your money is separated into four different buckets:

  • Scheduled out. All the bills and expenses you've entered into your Calendar.
  • Free balance. How much you have left in your Spend account minus the bills and other expenses you have scheduled out.
  • Reserve goals. The money you have set aside for the short term. You can keep this money in your Reserve or add it to a new Reserve Goal.
  • Savings goals. Goals you've set for yourself to save money from your Reserve over time.

Budget & Save

Now that your calendar is ready and you know more about the Money Bar, there are a few other features you can set up to make the most of your new Virtual Wallet. 

  • Build budgets. Track spending and create informed budgets.  
  • Set savings goals. Create goals for your purchases and expenses. Set deadlines or add money at your own pace. Track your progress towards your goals.
  • Add savings rules. Automatically transfer money to your Reserve or Growth account. Set the frequency, so transfers happen when you’re ready.

Virtual Wallet with Spend, Reserve, and Growth have access to Virtual Wallet savings tools. If you would like to open a Reserve and Growth, visit your local branch to speak to a banker.

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Student Banking

Checking and savings combined with digital tools and educational resources designed uniquely for students.

WorkPlace Banking®

Available at participating companies. Includes personalized guidance, free financial education and more.