How do I link my bank account?

Adding your bank account, debit card, or credit card to your Stride account allows you to pick and choose which of your recent purchases are deductible business expenses! Here's how:

1) To get started, open the Stride app and then navigate to the main menu by tapping on the profile icon in the top left-hand corner of the home screen > Tap on "Settings":

2) Next, you’ll select the “My Bank Account” option at the very top of the list and tap on the “Add an account” button:

3) The following screen lets users know that Stride Plaid API uses Plaid to connect to their account and reads, "Plaid lets you securely connect your financial accounts in seconds," and "Plaid doesn’t sell personal info, and will only use it with your permission." There is a link to Plaid’s privacy policy above the "Continue" button! To continue, hit the "Continue" button:

4) There is a search field on the next screen where you can look up your bank or credit card institution. Once you’ve located it, you’ll tap on it and then hit “Continue” > This is where you’ll be redirected to log in to your bank account, debit card, or credit card credentials, and grant permissions, then that's it! You'll then be ready to review your transactions and categorize them as business expenses in the Stride app:

Are you having any trouble? Look at this article for troubleshooting methods and more information about Stride's bank account integration!