Nancy Powers Libby has written 37 articles

Direct Access changes for TD Ameritrade beginning 2/20/23

We have been notified that Schwab has acquired TD Ameritrade. As such, Direct Access support for TD Bank Ameritrade will begin transitioning to Schwab on 2/20/23. This will require disabling Direct Access for all TD Ameritrade accounts and re-enabling them using the Schwab listing in Banktivity. Directions on how to do this are listed below.…

How to use Manual/Web Downloads in Banktivity.

In addition to Direct Access and Direct Download (OFX), Banktivity also offers the ability to update accounts using Manual/Web Downloads. The Manual/Web Download option will appear when adding new accounts in Banktivity. You can also set up Manual/Web Downloads for accounts that have already been added in Banktivity using the following steps: Double-Click on the account…

What is Open Banking and how to re-link accounts with this option

Open Banking is a standardized way to allow you to share your financial data with third-party apps, like Banktivity and our backend providers, Yodlee, Plaid and Salt Edge. It works by you granting your bank permission to share your data with Banktivity. It does this without you sharing your credentials and you can revoke access…

How to use Banktivity’s Built-In Web Browser

Using the built-in web browser: 1. Double-Click on the account name for the account you want to set up for Manual/Web Downloads.2. Inside the popup window that appears, enter the website address for your bank in the “Website” field, then click “Save”.3. You should now see a listing for your bank in the column on…