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Linking accounts to Money Pro using Plaid
Linking accounts to Money Pro using Plaid

See the steps to connect external financial accounts to Money Pro.

Updated over 2 months ago

Linking & Unlinking accounts via Plaid

What is Plaid and how does it work with Money Pro?

Plaid is a technology platform that lets ZenBusiness connect Money Pro to your bank account. It's a safe and secure way to connect your financial accounts to Money Pro.

Plaid uses bank-level security to protect your data. Plaid is also a read-only service, which means that it can only access your account information. It cannot make any changes to your accounts.

Money Pro uses Plaid to connect to your financial accounts and import your transaction data. This lets you see all of your financial information in one place, and to track your spending and saving.

How does Money Pro use Plaid?

Money Pro uses Plaid to connect to your financial accounts and import your transaction data. This allows you to see all of your financial information in one place, and to track your spending and saving. Plaid is a secure and reliable service that is used by millions of people.

With Money Pro you can:

  • Connect to all of your financial accounts in one place

  • Track your spending and savings

  • Set budgets and goals

  • Get personalized financial advice

Plaid lets you connect all of your financial accounts to Money Pro for a complete picture of your financial situation.

How do I use Plaid to link an external account to Money Pro?

We use Plaid to connect your accounts to ZenBusiness. To link an external account to Money Pro, you'll need an active account, your account's online credentials (username and password), and a mobile device that can receive texts.

There are a few ways to link an account.

  1. From the “Overview” page

  • From your dashboard, find the sidebar, and go to ZenBusiness Money > Overview

  • Click the card at the top of the page called “Track your expenses.”

  • You'll be taken to the "Expenses" page where you'll be given two options: Link an account, or Add expenses manually. Select “Link account.”

  • A screen will ask you to import your expenses. Click “Connect with Plaid.”

  • Follow Plaid’s steps to choose your card or bank.

  • You’ll be asked to log into the security authentication. Follow the steps to authenticate.

  • Next, you’ll be asked to connect your account information. Select all accounts you want to link. Continue.

  • Accept the terms and conditions to connect. Continue.

  • Last, you may link another account or continue back to the "Expenses" page.

2. From the “Expenses” page

  • From your dashboard, find the sidebar and go to ZenBusiness Money > Expenses

  • Click the button “Link Account”

  • A screen will direct you to link an account. Click “Connect with Plaid.”

  • Follow the steps in Plaid to choose your card or bank.

  • You’ll be asked to log in for the security authentication. Follow the steps to authenticate.

  • Then you’ll be asked to connect your account information. Select all the accounts you want to link. Continue.

  • Accept the terms and conditions to connect. Continue.

  • Last, you can either “Link another account” or “Continue” to your dashboard.

3. From the “Income” page

  • From your dashboard, find the sidebar, and go to ZenBusiness Money > Income

  • Click the button “Link Account”

  • A screen will direct you to link an account. Click “Connect with Plaid.”

  • Follow Plaid’s steps to choose your card or bank.

  • You’ll be asked to log in for ‌security authentication. Follow the steps to authenticate.

  • Then you’ll be asked to connect your account information. Select all the accounts you want to link. Continue.

  • Accept the terms and conditions to connect. Continue.

  • Last, you can either “Link another account” or “Continue” to your dashboard.

How do I unlink a bank account?

There are a few ways to unlink your bank account.

  1. From the “Expenses” page

  • From your dashboard, find the left sidebar, and go to ZenBusiness Money > Expenses.

  • In the “Money Out Overview” section, click the gear icon for the Settings. A menu will appear.

  • Click “Banks/Integrations” in the Settings menu. You’ll see a list of the bank accounts you have linked to Money Pro.

  • Choose the account you want to unlink, and toggle it off.

  • Confirm you want to unlink.

  • Unlink more accounts, or close out.

2. From the “Income” page

  • From your dashboard, find the left sidebar, and go to ZenBusiness Money > Income.

  • In the “Money Out Overview” section, click the gear icon. A dropdown menu will appear.

  • Click “Banks/Integrations” in the dropdown menu. You’ll see a list of the bank accounts linked to Money Pro.

  • Choose the account you want to unlink, and toggle it off.

  • Confirm you want to unlink.

  • Unlink more accounts, or close out.

If I have multiple accounts at one bank, can I choose which accounts to link?

Yes, if you have multiple accounts at the same bank, you can choose which ones, or all, you want to link.

When connecting to Plaid, you’ll see several financial institutions listed. Find the bank you want to link, and select to continue. Then, complete the connection process with Plaid.

Can I link multiple accounts from different banks?

Yes, you may connect multiple accounts from different banks. However, each bank and its associated accounts must be connected separately. This means that you’ll complete the process with Plaid to link all accounts for one bank at a time.

When you finish connecting accounts from one bank, you’ll be asked to link another account, or continue to your dashboard.

Can I link my credit cards as well as bank accounts?

Yes, you can link an active credit card, as long as the banking institution is supported by Plaid. Follow the same steps as you would to link a bank account.

Data & Security

Is it safe to link my account using Plaid?

Yes, absolutely. It is safe to link your bank account. We use Plaid, our trusted partner, to connect financial accounts. Plaid uses bank-level security to protect your data, and they work with many financial institutions.

Your data is encrypted and stored securely, and Plaid does not sell or share your data with third parties. Learn more about Plaid and its data security here: https://plaid.com/safety/

How does Money Pro ensure the privacy of my external accounts' financial data?

Money Pro ensures the privacy of your financial data through:

  1. Data encryption: All your data is encrypted, keeping it secure from unauthorized access.

  1. Secure bank connections: When connecting your bank via Plaid, the connection is protected with industry-standard encryption and is read-only.

  1. Regular security updates: We make sure to quickly address any security issues, so your data is always secure.

What information does Money Pro access when I link my account?

When you connect your bank account to Money Pro using Plaid, Plaid only has read-only access to your bank account information. This means it cannot make transactions or changes to your account. Plaid uses encryption and other security measures to protect your financial data and keep it confidential.

Plaid can access:

  • Who the account owners are. This is to make sure it’s yours, which helps prevent fraud and unauthorized access.

  • Current balances of your linked bank accounts, including checking, savings, and other accounts.

  • Your transaction history, including details like the date, amount, merchant, and description of each transaction. This helps keep your Money Pro records up-to-date.

  • Account details; information such as your account type (e.g., checking, savings), account numbers, and the names associated with your accounts.

How often does Money Pro update my transaction information?

Once the account is linked, Money pro will pull transactions every few hours within a day and keep the transactions in sync with the user's linked bank account.

How far back does Money Pro import my transaction history?

After first linking your account, Money Pro will pull in 30 days of transaction data from the account. The user can do a historical pull and select a custom date for a period they would like to pull the transactions beyond the 30 days.

What happens to my data if I unlink an account?

When you unlink a bank account from Money Pro, here's what happens to your data:

  • All previously imported transactions will remain in Money Pro. These transactions won't be deleted or altered.

  • Once the account is unlinked, Money Pro will no longer import new transactions from that bank account. You’ll need to manually enter any future transactions if you want to keep your records up to date.

  • The balance of the unlinked account will remain as it was at the time of unlinking. However, it won't update automatically if there are changes in the actual bank account.

  • If you decide to re-link the account in the future, Money Pro may re-import transactions based on your bank’s data availability. This could result in duplicate transactions if the data overlaps with what you had before unlinking.

💡Tip: It’s a good idea to back up your Money Pro data before unlinking an account, just in case you need to restore any information later.

Unlinking an account is a safe way to stop automatic imports without losing your existing financial data in Money Pro.

Will unlinking my account affect my tax liability calculations?

Unlinking your bank account from Money Pro does not directly affect your tax liability calculations.

All transactions that were imported before you unlinked the account will remain in Money Pro. These transactions will still be included in your tax liability calculations.

However, after unlinking the account, new transactions won’t be automatically imported.

This means that any income, expenses, or other transactions that occur after the unlinking won’t be reflected in your tax calculations unless you manually enter them.

If you consistently enter all your transactions manually after unlinking, your tax liability calculations should remain accurate.

What happens if I change my bank password?

If you change your bank password, Money Pro will no longer be able to access your account for automatic transaction imports. This is because the old credentials stored in Money Pro via Plaid are no longer valid.

When you change the credentials, to restore the connection, click "Fix your account" and going through the process to relink your account.

💡Tip: It’s a good practice to update your credentials in Money Pro as soon as you change your bank password to minimize any gaps in transaction tracking.

Can I temporarily disconnect an account without losing my transaction history?

Yes. You can connect or unlink an account without removing the transaction history from your Money Pro account. You should still be able to view all transactions prior to the time your account was disconnected.

What happens if I close a linked bank account?

Once your account is closed, Money Pro will no longer be able to import new transactions from that account. MoneyPro may detect an issue with the linking process and ask you to re-link. At this point, you can unlink the account.

All transactions previously imported from the closed account will remain in Money Pro for your financial records, reports, and budgets.

The account will still appear in your Money Pro accounts list, but it may be marked as "Closed" or "Inactive." You can manually adjust the account's settings if you want to archive or hide it.

If there were any pending transactions at the time of account closure, you might need to manually reconcile or adjust these within Money Pro to ensure accuracy.

💡Tip: Before closing the account, consider backing up your Money Pro data and ensure all important transactions are recorded and categorized correctly.

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