Secure Bank Connection
Connect 12,000+ Banks.
In 30 Seconds.
Nova uses Plaid — trusted by Venmo, Robinhood, and millions of users — to securely connect your bank accounts with read-only access. We never see your passwords.
No credit card required • Bank-level encryption • Read-only access
Powered by Plaid
Plaid is a regulated financial technology company that powers the bank connections for Venmo, Robinhood, Coinbase, and thousands of other apps. It connects to over 12,000 financial institutions across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
How Bank Connection Works
Connecting your accounts is simple, secure, and takes under a minute.
Click "Add Account"
From your Nova dashboard, click Add Account to open Plaid's secure connection interface.
Select Your Bank & Log In
Search from 12,000+ institutions and authenticate directly with your bank through Plaid's encrypted portal.
Accounts Sync Automatically
Balances and transactions flow in via real-time webhooks. Your net worth updates instantly and stays current.
Bank-Level Security, Built In
Your financial data deserves military-grade protection. Here's how we keep it safe.
Zero-Knowledge Architecture
Nova never sees or stores your banking username or password. You authenticate directly with your bank through Plaid's secure interface.
AES-256 Encryption
All data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256 — the same encryption standard used by major banks and the U.S. military.
Read-Only Access
Nova only receives read-only access tokens. We can view your balances and transactions, but can never move money or make changes to your accounts.
Revoke Anytime
You're always in control. Disconnect any bank account instantly from your Nova dashboard — no phone calls or emails required.
12,000+ Supported Institutions
If you have a bank account in the US, chances are we support it.
Major Banks
Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citi
Credit Unions
Navy Federal, USAA, local credit unions
Brokerages
Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Vanguard, E*TRADE
Credit Cards
Amex, Discover, Capital One, all major issuers
Online Banks
Ally, SoFi, Marcus, Chime, Wealthfront
Crypto Exchanges
Coinbase, Robinhood, and more via Plaid
Our Security Promise
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