What is Plaid? Glad you asked.
Plaid helps you securely connect your financial accounts to the apps and services you trust, for free. Over half of all U.S. adults have used Plaid—so chances are, you have too.
Trusted by millions
9,000+
apps
and services built on Plaid
1 in 2
adults
in the U.S. with a bank account have used Plaid
12,000+
institutions
connected through Plaid
How Plaid works
Say you want to connect your bank to a financial app—to budget, borrow, or invest. Smart move. Those apps and banks choose Plaid to handle data connection securely, so you never have to give your bank login to the app.
An app asks
You're using an app or service to help you move money, budget, or borrow. To do so, that app needs you to connect a financial account.
Plaid opens
A secure Plaid window opens. You choose your financial institution, sign in, and select what information you'd like to share.
You’re connected
The app gets the info it needs, and your account stays connected. Manage or disconnect at any time.
Your data is yours.
We help protect it.
Connect with confidence
Sharing financial information should feel as safe as it is simple. That's why every connection comes with built-in security.
Encrypted connections
No credential storage, ever
Security controls designed to protect your data
Connect with confidence
Sharing financial information should feel as safe as it is simple. That's why every connection comes with built-in security.
Encrypted connections
No credential storage, ever
Security controls designed to protect your data
Manage every connection in one place
Want to review your connections? Easy. Plaid Portal lets you see connected apps, manage permissions, and disconnect whenever you choose.
Get started for freeManage every connection in one place
Want to review your connections? Easy. Plaid Portal lets you see connected apps, manage permissions, and disconnect whenever you choose.
Get started for free9,000+ apps, and counting.
Chances are, it’s here. From budgeting and investing to lending, payments, and more, thousands of apps and services use Plaid to make account connection simple.
9,000+ apps, and counting.
Chances are, it’s here. From budgeting and investing to lending, payments, and more, thousands of apps and services use Plaid to make account connection simple.
The apps and services you use run on Plaid
Your questions, answered
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What is Plaid?
Plaid is a financial technology company that helps you connect your financial accounts to the apps and services you choose. You control what information is shared and can manage those connections any time.
Is Plaid safe?
Plaid helps protect your financial information with encryption, security controls, and consumer consent. You choose which accounts to connect and what information an app can access.
Is Plaid a bank?
No, Plaid is not a bank. Plaid helps you connect your bank accounts to apps and services, but it doesn’t hold your money, open bank accounts, or provide banking services.
Why does Plaid need my bank account information?
Plaid needs your bank account information to connect your account to the app or service you chose. Only the information needed for that experience is shared, and only with your permission.
What apps use Plaid?
Thousands of apps and services use Plaid to help people connect their financial accounts. You’ll typically see Plaid when linking a bank account for payments, budgeting, investing, lending, or other financial tools.
Can I disconnect Plaid?
Yes, you can disconnect Plaid connections. Plaid Portal lets you view connected apps, manage permissions, and disconnect accounts you no longer want to share with an app or service.