Wave Bank Connection Not Working
Quick answer
Wave connects banks through Plaid. Most breakages come from changed bank credentials, a timed-out link or a Starter plan: reconnect the bank, and check you are on Pro.
Most likely fix: Check your plan
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Check your plan
- Go to Settings > Plan & Billing
- Bank sync needs Pro; on Starter, upload statements instead
Did this fix it?2. Refresh or reconnect
- Open Transactions and select the bank connection
- Choose Refresh, or update credentials when asked
- If it still fails, disconnect the old connection and add the bank again
Did this fix it?3. Fall back to statements
- Download a CSV or PDF statement from your bank
- Upload it under Transactions > Upload a bank statement
Did this fix it?4. Contact support
- Send the bank name and exact error text via Help; Wave cannot contact Plaid for individual connections
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
The connection shows an error, says Wave cannot reach your bank, or stops updating.
Why it happens
- Bank username or password changed
- Connection timed out and needs a refresh
- Automatic bank sync requires Pro since June 2026
- Plaid cannot keep a link with your bank
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