# Debit a connected account

### Connect platforms can debit their connected accounts using the Stripe API.
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### Requirements
This functionality is only supported for connected accounts with platform-owned loss liability. Additionally:
* The connected account and the platform must be in the same region (for example, both must be in Europe or in the US).
* The **currency** value must match the default currency of the connected account.
* Debiting an account cannot make the connected account balance become negative unless you have [reserves enabled](https://stripe.com/docs/connect/account-balances#understanding-connected-reserve-balances) (on by default for all new platforms) and have a bank account in the same currency as the debit.
* If a connected account balance becomes [negative](https://stripe.com/docs/connect/account-balances#accounting-for-negative-balances), Stripe may auto debit the external account on file, depending on what country the connected account is in.
For the most seamless experience, we strongly recommend [verifying](https://stripe.com/docs/ach#verifying) the connected account’s bank before using Account Debits.
### How to charge a connected account
Use `create_charge` to debit a connected account. See [Debiting Connected Accounts](https://docs.stripe.com/connect/account-debits) for more details.
### More Info
There’s an [additional cost](https://stripe.com/connect/pricing) to use Account Debits.
* Using Account Debits requires getting legally binding consent from your connected accounts.
* This feature is available in Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, and the US. If you have interest in other regions, contact the [sales team](https://stripe.com/contact/sales).