Open Banking Explained

Safe, secure, and simple.

Open Banking lets FinKitty securely connect to your bank accounts without ever seeing your login details. Here's how it works.

What is Open Banking?

A secure way for approved apps to access your financial data with your permission.

Bank-Grade Security

Open Banking uses the same security standards as online banking. Your data travels through encrypted, regulated channels.

  • FCA regulated and monitored
  • 256-bit SSL encryption
  • No login credentials stored

Read-Only Access

FinKitty can only view your transaction data. We cannot move money, change details, or access other banking services.

  • View transactions only
  • Cannot transfer money
  • Cannot change account details

How It Works

1

You Give Permission

You choose which accounts to connect and what data to share. You're always in control.

2

Secure Connection

Your bank creates a secure, encrypted connection directly to FinKitty. No passwords shared.

3

Data Flows Safely

Transaction data flows securely to FinKitty, where it's encrypted and protected in our systems.

Why Open Banking is Better

More Secure

No sharing passwords or using screen scraping. Direct, regulated connection to your bank.

Real-Time Updates

See transactions as they happen. No delays or manual syncing required.

You're In Control

Revoke access anytime through your bank or FinKitty. Complete transparency.

Supported Banks

We work with 99% of UK banks and building societies.

Barclays

HSBC

Lloyds

NatWest

Santander

Starling

Monzo

& 100+ more