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September 29, 2023
2022 State of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Last year, we published our inaugural 2021 State of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) blogpost to share how we approach DEIB at Plaid. In this post, we’ll share how we are continuing to strengthen our foundation and progress towards our vision that DEIB is fully...
September 28, 2023
More powerful Transactions data for more personalized user experiences
Plaid Transactions got supercharged! Today, we’re excited to announce several updates to our Transactions product, which enables financial services providers to do even more with transactional data. These...
September 27, 2023
How we use machine learning to power accurate, real-time income verification
Verifying and understanding a potential borrower's income is a critical part of the lending process. However, income verification can be time consuming and error prone, especially when relying...
September 18, 2023
Unlocking instant: How FedNow changes the payments game
The future of modern bank payments is being built as a collective between companies like Plaid, our customers, and payment rails like RTP and FedNow, but we are...
September 11, 2023
Customer Newsletter
Learn about Plaid's latest products, feature enhancements, company events, industry news, and more.
September 08, 2023
Scholar Fund helps families find relief faster with Plaid
Scholar Fund is a non-profit offering education, community development, and financial assistance for underserved communities. Recently, they managed the application and distribution of a $5 million fund supporting...
August 23, 2023
The Promise of PSD3: Modernising Open Banking with API access at the forefront
To meet the challenges and opportunities of ongoing digital transformation, the European Commission has proposed a groundbreaking package of measures. In this blog post, we'll delve into the...
August 22, 2023
Scaling an Open Finance future with Plaid’s Partner Dashboard
Plaid is excited to support data partners of all sizes, from the industry’s largest financial institutions and regional banks to fintechs, neobanks and digital banking platforms. That’s why...
August 18, 2023
Now you can enjoy 180 days of secure connectivity in Europe
Last September, the FCA changed its 90-day reauthentication rules in the UK, changing consent to be TPP managed instead of being bank-led. Plaid implemented these changes for its...
August 17, 2023
Plaid expands income verification suite, adding more automation and anti-fraud
One of the advantages of supplementing traditional credit reports with cash flow data from the source is the ability for consumers to share their financial data in real...
August 11, 2023
May & June Changelog
In case you missed Threads 2023, we launched a number of enhancements to our flagship products like Identity Verification, Link, and new products like Plaid Beacon. But that’s...
July 28, 2023
How the fintech revolution will lift all boats
Partnerships between digital finance, fintechs, banks, and credit unions are leveling the playing field, making it easier for banks and credit unions of all sizes to build API...
July 27, 2023
Get access to the FedNow Service via Plaid Transfer
We are excited to announce plans to support the FedNow Service®, another important milestone as we move toward mainstream use of instant, native bank payments in the U.S....
July 26, 2023
Financial Access Newsletter - July, 2023
Plaid helps financial services providers to identify and spot fraud faster, lower risk, and ultimately grow their business.
July 25, 2023
Transatlantic success: Celebrating Public's launch in the UK
In the world of financial technology, innovation knows no boundaries, especially when it comes to empowering people's financial lives. That's why Plaid is delighted to congratulate investing platform...