Plaid Bank Sync
Automatic bank sync with Plaid
Manual downloads every month are easy to forget — stale data breaks forecasts. ClearMint Essentials is a bank sync built into a privacy-first personal finance dashboard.
What problem it solves
Manual downloads every month are easy to forget — stale data breaks forecasts.
Who it is for
Users who prefer automatic sync where supported, alongside file import.
Why it is different
Plaid is optional — OFX/CSV import always available for privacy-first control.
How it works
Step by step
- On Dashboard, choose Connect bank (Plaid).
- Link supported institutions; transactions sync through the same dedup pipeline.
- Tokens stay server-side; never exposed in the browser.
Examples
Weekly sync to US checking; monthly OFX for accounts Plaid doesn't cover.
Related: import bank statements, personal finance dashboard, pricing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Plaid vs file import?
Same dashboard. Use either or both.
Canadian banks?
Coverage varies; CSV/OFX import works for all issuers.