Connecting your bank

Find out the answers to your questions regarding connecting your bank account to Openwage.

Why do I need to connect my bank?
We need to connect to your bank account to transfer your on-demand pay to your account. We cannot offer you on-demand pay without connecting your Openwage a...
Tue, 25 Oct, 2022 at 3:54 PM
Who is Plaid?
Plaid is a credit reference agency and Open Banking provider. We partner with them to understand your true, up-to-date financial situation, without leaving ...
Tue, 7 Jun, 2022 at 10:23 AM
What does "90 days consent" mean?
Openwage uses Plaid to connect to your bank account through Open Banking. 90 days consent means you give permission for Plaid to access your financial infor...
Tue, 7 Jun, 2022 at 10:22 AM
What financial data is kept about me when I connect my bank?
When you ask your bank to share your information with Plaid using Open Banking, they fetch your bank account name, account number, and sort code. Open B...
Tue, 25 Oct, 2022 at 3:55 PM
Which banks does Openwage support?
We support nearly all UK banks. This includes the traditional high street banks such as Natwest and Lloyds and challenger digital banks such as Monzo and St...
Tue, 28 Sep, 2021 at 4:08 PM
I've connected my bank account but now there's a problem.
When you connect your bank account, we instantly perform a number of eligibility checks. These include: Income verification  - We need to confirm that...
Tue, 28 Sep, 2021 at 4:08 PM
What if I change my bank account?
No problem! Go to Settings, then Linked Bank Account. There you can view your current connected account and connect another one instead.
Fri, 18 Mar, 2022 at 2:08 PM
What is Open Banking?
Open Banking is a secure method for sharing financial data with regulated providers. It is only offered by your bank to regulated companies like our partner...
Tue, 7 Jun, 2022 at 10:25 AM