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November 17, 2022
The next phase of bank payments – safer, smarter, faster
Together with a network of nearly 50 leading payment partners, Plaid is making account-to-account money movement safer, smarter and faster by innovating on both existing and emerging bank payment rails.
November 17, 2022
Announcing Plaid Signal: Unlock instant ACH and reduce return risk
At Plaid, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between risk reduction and a great customer experience. Today, we’re excited to expand the availability of Signal, a machine...
November 15, 2022
Three principles for driving VRP adoption in the UK
Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) have the potential to disrupt the recurring payments market by changing how we manage our subscriptions or pay our utility bills, for example. VRPs...
November 10, 2022
How does interoperability support API data connectivity?
An interoperable API data standard helps data partners efficiently build and implement seamless data connectivity for their customers.
November 09, 2022
3 ways lenders can navigate a changing economic landscape
Lenders facing a more competitive market could benefit from focusing on building the most compelling consumer experiences, while also improving backend processes to increase efficiencies and reduce risk....
November 02, 2022
A Q&A with Irene Tollinger of Acre Homes
How Acre Home’s Co-Founder uses Plaid to unlock buyer insights and deliver a seamless customer approval application experience
October 27, 2022
What is a presentation attack and how does it impact ID verification?
A presentation attack occurs when a bad actor, or fraud perpetrator, uses someone else’s physical characteristics or biometric data, commonly known as “spoofs,” to impersonate someone else.
October 25, 2022
Access to financial data helps consumers navigate a difficult economy
Financial service providers play a critical role in helping consumers tap into the benefits of data connectivity, especially during economic uncertainty.
October 20, 2022
Connect crypto wallets with Wallet Onboard
Introducing Wallet Onboard- a developer first wallet onboarding experience for crypto and Web3. Wallet Onboard allows developers to enable connectivity to more than 300 self-custody crypto wallets through...
October 19, 2022
Put greater data privacy control into the hands of consumers with Plaid's Privacy Controls suite
Introducing Plaid’s Privacy Controls suite and a new product, Permissions Manager - data privacy solutions for open finance businesses to deliver more customer transparency and control.
October 19, 2022
UK consumers double down on fintech use through a turbulent economy
Our UK spotlight this year highlights the value fintech is bringing to UK consumers after the pandemic, setting the stage for the shift to open finance. The 2021...
October 18, 2022
Plaid’s 2022 Consumer Survey: The Fintech Effect
Plaid is excited to share these among many other findings in our third annual Fintech Effect report, based on a sponsored survey with The Harris Poll.
October 13, 2022
A Q&A with Ankita D’Mello of Wise, a cross-border payments provider
In an exclusive conversation with Plaid, D’Mello shares how Wise helps customers connect to over 6,000 fintech apps with Core Exchange, Plaid’s industry-aligned open finance solution.
October 13, 2022
Faster digital onboarding and smarter fraud prevention
New Plaid Identity Verification features that improve the digital onboarding experience and help prevent fraud for customers. Learn more.
September 23, 2022
A Q&A with Dan Mendes of Stash, a personal finance app
In an exclusive conversation at Plaid Forum, Mendes shares how to help users hit their money goals, build better financial habits, and remove barriers to building wealth.