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How to Auto-Connect Your Bank and Sync Records for Categorization

Connect your U.S. bank and let Adam auto-categorize your transactions

Ibrahim A. avatar
Written by Ibrahim A.
Updated over a month ago

With Adam, you can connect your U.S bank account to import and auto-categorize your transactions. Adam helps you sync your bank transactions in real-time and automatically categorize them. This guide walks you through how to set it up and what happens after you sync.

Step-by-Step Guide to Connect Your U.S Bank

  1. Access the Bank Sync Page

    • From the Ask Adam dashboard, scroll to Other Channels and select Bank Sync.
      OR

    • Go to the Data Source section on the sidebar menu, select Bank Sync.

  2. Connect your U.S. Bank Account

    • The bank sync works only for U.S. bank accounts.

    • You also have to be on the Premium Plan to access this feature.

      • Once you meet these two requirements, click on the Connect button.

      • You will be directed to Stripe for the bank connection.

      • Agree to the terms and proceed to log in with your bank credentials.

      • Select the bank account(s) you want to link.

      • Once completed, you’ll be redirected back to Adam, and your account will appear under connected banks in your Chart of Accounts Table.

  3. What happens next

    • Once your bank is connected:

      • Past Transactions: Adam pulls up to 12 months of historical data.

      • Daily Syncing: New transactions will be synced once per day.

      • Auto Categorization: Adam will categorize transactions based on AI suggestions and the training you’ve provided.

      • Chart of Accounts: Your bank account is automatically added to your Chart of Accounts.

  4. Reviewing your synced transactions

    • Your synced data appears in the Bank Transactions Table, where you can:

      • Review the original transaction details.

      • See Adam’s category suggestion.

      • Adjust categories if needed.

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Pulling large amounts of data may consume AI credits, especially if your account is high volume.

  • Syncing is available once per day, typically in the evening.

  • Want to disconnect or merge a bank connection? Contact Adam Support.

💡 Want more control over how your bank transactions are categorized?
[Read this guide → How to Train Adam to Categorize Your Bank Transactions]

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