> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.natural.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Bank accounts linked to a party for deposits and withdrawals

An external account (`eac_*`) is a bank account linked to a party. It's the bridge between Natural [Wallets](/guides/concepts/wallets) and the banking system: the source of deposits, the destination of withdrawals, and a funding option when fulfilling a [Payment request](/guides/concepts/payment-requests).

## Linking

Link your own bank account in the dashboard, where Natural connects it through Plaid. If you already run Plaid in your product, the API accepts a Plaid processor token instead, reusing the connection you already have. The same path lets an authorized agent [link a customer's bank account](/guides/connect/link-customer-bank) so the customer's wallet can be funded from their bank.

## Removing

Removing an external account stops new deposits and withdrawals against it.