Zach Perret
Co-founder
Connect your app to users' bank accounts — the API that powers fintech. Build financial products with easy, safe, and reliable data access.
Freemium·API·Fintech·Developer Tools
Freemium·API·Fintech·Developer Tools
What is Plaid?
Plaid is the API infrastructure that powers fintech. It makes it easy, safe, and reliable for people to connect their financial data to apps and services. Used by thousands of companies to build financial products — from budgeting apps to payment platforms.
Connects to 12,000+ banks and financial institutions.
Features
- Connect to 12,000+ financial institutions
- Bank account verification and authentication
- Transaction data access
- Identity verification
- Native connectors for Replit, Bolt, and more
FAQs
Common questions about Plaid
Is Plaid free?
Plaid offers a free sandbox for development. Production pricing is based on usage.
What can I build with Plaid?
Budgeting apps, payment platforms, lending products, identity verification, investment tools, and more.
Insights
Traffic and momentum for Plaid
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Videos
Official videos and tutorials for Plaid.
24 tutorials
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