Plaid is a data network company based in San Francisco, United States, that facilitates connections between financial accounts and various applications, catering to a diverse client base across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe. It collaborates with thousands of companies, including several Fortune 500 firms and some of the largest banks.
Founded in 2013 by Zach Perret and William Hockey, Plaid specializes in services such as bank payments, identity verification, fraud protection, and balance checking. It serves industries like financial services, fintech, insurtech, and banking, with target customers ranging from banks to mortgage providers. Plaid operates on a B2B platform model, generating revenue through usage-based fees, transaction charges, and subscription plans.