Supported Banks
OntarioLandlord's bank integration supports thousands of Canadian financial institutions through Plaid.
Major Canadian Banks
All major Canadian banks are fully supported:
| Bank | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TD Canada Trust | Supported | Search "TD" |
| RBC Royal Bank | Supported | Search "RBC" |
| Scotiabank | Supported | Search "Scotiabank" |
| BMO Bank of Montreal | Supported | Search "BMO" |
| CIBC | Supported | Search "CIBC" |
| National Bank | Supported | Search "National Bank" |
Digital Banks
Modern digital banks are well supported:
| Bank | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tangerine | Supported | - |
| Simplii Financial | Supported | - |
| EQ Bank | Supported | - |
| Wealthsimple Cash | Supported | - |
| Koho | Supported | - |
| Neo Financial | Supported | - |
Quebec Banks
Quebec-based institutions:
| Bank | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Desjardins | Supported | Caisses populaires included |
| Laurentian Bank | Supported | - |
| National Bank | Supported | - |
Credit Unions
Many Canadian credit unions are supported:
| Credit Union | Status |
|---|---|
| Vancity | Supported |
| Coast Capital | Supported |
| Meridian | Supported |
| Servus | Supported |
| FirstOntario | Supported |
| DUCA | Supported |
Credit Union Support
Coverage varies. If your credit union isn't listed in Plaid, it may not be supported. Contact support for alternatives.
Finding Your Bank
Search Tips
- Try the full name: "TD Canada Trust"
- Try abbreviations: "TD", "RBC"
- Try alternate names: "Bank of Montreal" vs "BMO"
- Include "Canada" if needed
If Your Bank Isn't Listed
- Double-check spelling
- Try alternate names
- Your bank may not support Plaid
- Contact support for alternatives
Bank-Specific Notes
TD Canada Trust
- Select "TD" or "TD Canada Trust"
- Works with all TD account types
- May require 2FA via SMS
RBC Royal Bank
- Select "RBC" or "Royal Bank"
- Personal and business accounts supported
- May require security questions
Scotiabank
- Select "Scotiabank"
- Works with Scene+ linked accounts
- May require authentication app
CIBC
- Select "CIBC"
- Personal and Simplii accounts separate
- For Simplii, search "Simplii Financial"
BMO
- Select "BMO" or "Bank of Montreal"
- All BMO account types supported
- May require 2FA
Desjardins
- Select "Desjardins"
- Caisses populaires included
- Works with AccèsD credentials
Connection Frequency
Different banks have different connection behaviors:
| Aspect | Varies By Bank |
|---|---|
| Sync Delay | 0-24 hours |
| Re-auth Required | Every 30-90 days |
| 2FA Required | Some always, some sometimes |
Troubleshooting by Bank
"Bank Not Supported"
- Try alternate search terms
- Bank may genuinely not be in Plaid's network
- Contact support
"Authentication Failed"
- Double-check credentials
- Complete 2FA steps
- Check for bank outages
- Try again later
"Connection Expired"
- Normal for some banks
- Click "Reconnect"
- Re-authenticate
- Connection restored
Alternatives If Unsupported
If your bank isn't supported:
- Manual Payment Entry - Record payments manually
- Secondary Account - Use a supported bank for rent deposits
- CSV Import - Some banks allow transaction export (coming soon)
Support
If you have issues with a specific bank:
- Note the bank name
- Describe the error
- Contact support@ontariolandlord.ca