Disconnect your account in Plaid's settings, then check each app you linked

Removing your bank account from Plaid happens in two places: first in Plaid itself, then in each app where you connected it. Plaid is the service that sits between your bank and the apps you use — it doesn't hold your money or your account details, but it does store the connection. When you disconnect, you're breaking that bridge in both directions.

The process takes about five minutes total. You'll need to know which apps you connected through Plaid, because disconnecting from Plaid doesn't automatically disconnect from those apps. Some apps will stop working when ready; others will keep trying to pull data until you revoke access on their end too.

Key Takeaways

  • Removing your account from Plaid requires two steps: disconnecting in Plaid's dashboard and then revoking access in each app where you used it.
  • Plaid stores only the connection to your bank, not your actual account number or login credentials, so disconnecting removes that bridge entirely.
  • Apps connected through Plaid will stop syncing data once you disconnect, but some may continue to show cached information until you also revoke access within the app itself.
  • You can disconnect individual bank accounts from Plaid without affecting other accounts you may have linked through the same service.

Disconnect from Plaid's dashboard

Log into your Plaid account at plaid.com. If you don't remember your password, use the "Forgot password" link on the login page — Plaid will send a reset link to the email address associated with your account.

Once logged in, look for a "Connected Apps" or "Accounts" section in your dashboard. The exact name varies depending on which version of Plaid's interface you're using, but it will show a list of your linked bank accounts and the apps connected to each one. Find the bank account you want to remove and select it.

You'll see an option to disconnect or remove. Click it. Plaid will ask you to confirm — this is the point where the connection actually breaks. After confirmation, that account no longer appears in Plaid's system, and no app can pull data from it through Plaid anymore.

Revoke access in each app that used that account

Disconnecting from Plaid stops the data flow, but the apps themselves may still have permission to request data. To fully sever the connection, you need to revoke access in each app where you linked that bank account.

The steps differ by app. In most cases, you'll go to the app's settings or account page, find a section called "Connected Accounts," "Linked Banks," or "Permissions," and look for Plaid listed there. Select it and choose "Disconnect," "Remove," or "Revoke Access." Some apps use slightly different language — Mint calls it "Remove Account," while others say "Unlink."

If you're not sure which apps you connected, check your email for confirmation messages from when you linked them. You can also search your email for "Plaid" to find the apps that sent you connection confirmations. Common apps that use Plaid include personal finance trackers, budgeting software, investment platforms, and some banking apps themselves.

What happens after you disconnect

Once you've disconnected from both Plaid and the individual apps, those apps can no longer see your bank account data. If an app was showing your balance, recent transactions, or account type, that information will either disappear or show as "unavailable" depending on how the app handles disconnected accounts.

Some apps will send you a notification that the connection was lost. Others will silently stop updating. If you want to reconnect later, you'll need to go through the linking process again — Plaid doesn't remember the connection once you've removed it.

Your bank account itself is not affected. Disconnecting from Plaid doesn't change your account number, password, or any actual banking information. It only removes the permission for Plaid to act as a go-between.

If you can't find the disconnect option

Some older Plaid accounts or accounts linked through a specific app may not have a visible dashboard. If you log into Plaid but don't see your accounts listed, the app you used to connect may be managing the link instead.

In that case, go directly to the app's settings and disconnect from there. Once you revoke access in the app, Plaid's connection is automatically severed on its end. You can verify this by checking Plaid's dashboard again — the account should no longer appear.

If you still can't locate the disconnect option after checking both Plaid and the app, contact the app's support team. They can tell you exactly where the setting is or disconnect on your behalf. Plaid's support can also help, but they'll usually direct you to the app first since the app controls the initial connection.

Removing one account without removing others

If you've linked multiple bank accounts through Plaid, you can remove just one without affecting the others. Each account has its own disconnect button in Plaid's dashboard. Removing one doesn't touch the rest.

The same applies to apps. If you linked multiple accounts to a single budgeting app, for example, you can usually disconnect one bank account while keeping the others connected. Check the app's account settings to see if it lets you remove individual accounts or if it's all-or-nothing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will disconnecting from Plaid affect my actual bank account?

No. Disconnecting from Plaid only removes the permission for Plaid to access your account data. Your bank account, balance, and transactions are completely unaffected. Your bank login credentials remain unchanged.

Do I have to disconnect from Plaid and the app, or just one?

Technically, disconnecting from Plaid is enough to stop the data flow. But to fully remove access, disconnect from both. This ensures the app can't request data through Plaid and that Plaid has no record of the connection.

What if I disconnect from Plaid but forget to disconnect from the app?

The app will stop receiving updated data once Plaid is disconnected, but the app may still show your last cached information. The app won't be able to pull new transactions or balance updates. Revoking access in the app cleans this up completely.

Can I reconnect my bank account to Plaid later?

Yes. Once you disconnect, you can link the same account again anytime by going through the connection process in Plaid or the app. Plaid doesn't permanently block accounts you've removed.

How do I know which apps I connected through Plaid?

Check your email for messages from apps that mention Plaid or "connected account." You can also log into Plaid's dashboard — it shows all connected apps for each account. If you're still unsure, check the settings of any financial apps you use.