RBC and Plaid announce agreement to bolster client security and increase connection to financial services apps
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has partnered with Plaid to enhance financial data security for over 14 million clients. This agreement allows RBC clients to securely share their financial data through a direct API connection to over 6,000 apps on the Plaid network, eliminating the need for credential sharing. This initiative addresses rising fraud risks, as 48% of Canadians reported increased fraud attempts during the pandemic. RBC aims to empower clients by providing secure access to financial services while ensuring privacy and control over their data.
- Partnership with Plaid enhances security for 14 million clients.
- Direct API access to over 6,000 apps improves user experience.
- Elimination of credential sharing increases privacy and reduces fraud risk.
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For the first time, more than 14 million RBC clients will have the ability to securely connect to Plaid's 6,000+ apps and services
TORONTO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - During a time when Canadians' appetite for digital services continues to increase, RBC and Plaid are pleased to announce a new data access agreement that will empower RBC clients with the option to share their financial data securely via a direct application programming interface (API) with the thousands of apps and services of their choice on the Plaid data network. This new API connection delivers a seamless user experience and eliminates the reliance on credential sharing, resulting in increased security and better protection of clients' privacy.
"This data access agreement is a great example of the industry coming together to build new standards that create safer and more comprehensive financial solutions for Canadians," said Peter Tilton, Chief Digital Officer, Personal & Commercial Banking, RBC. "While our clients want their primary banking relationship with RBC, they also want to be empowered with the ability to access, use and share their financial data with applications outside of the bank. As we deliver this added client value, it is more important than ever that we do so in a safe and secure manner. This agreement with Plaid does just that."
In fact, RBC's partnership with Plaid, an API-first company, will significantly eliminate the reliance on credentials when sharing financial information in Canada. This additional layer of protection is timely, as privacy is a high priority right now with the rise of fraud attempts during the pandemic. According to RBC's 2022 Fraud Prevention Month Poll,
"Millions of Canadian consumers will benefit from the ability to manage their everyday finances seamlessly, securely, and with confidence," said Ginger Baker, Head of Financial Access at Plaid. "We are excited that Plaid's agreement with RBC can serve as a template for future similar agreements in Canada. Plaid is committed to expanding the positive impact of digital financial services to consumers, so we are also thrilled to announce Plaid's first office in Canada, located in the growing fintech community of Toronto, to further these efforts."
Plaid's data connectivity solutions help customers easily and securely connect to the company's network of more than 6,000 fintech applications, including nine of the top 10 most downloaded fintech apps from Android and the App Store. With these tools powered by Plaid, consumers can access various financial wellness applications.
"Not only do RBC clients gain secure access to the broad suite of apps and services on the Plaid data network, but they will also have more control over the data that is shared," added Tilton. "With this secure and reliable integration, consumers will only need to share what's essential to gain the benefits from the particular app they're using."
This new industry partnership is a demonstration of both companies' long-standing commitment to add value, enhance security and create peace of mind for clients as they manage their finances digitally.
RBC clients also benefit from a wide range of RBC's digital security tools like PIN on Mobile, ID Verification, 2-Step Verification, Card Lock, two-way fraud alerts and fraud monitoring, in addition to the RBC Digital Banking Security Guarantee.
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Plaid is a data network that powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. Plaid works with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, and Betterment, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to more than 6,000 apps and services they want to use. Plaid's network covers more than 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company was founded in 2013 by Zach Perret and William Hockey.
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