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How to Fund Your Account with Plaid (Bank Linking)

Movo makes funding your crypto wallet effortless by connecting directly to your Canadian bank account through Plaid, a trusted financial technology provider. Plaid is used by major financial apps like Venmo, Coinbase, and Wealthsimple, and is trusted by millions for its security and reliability. With Plaid, your bank credentials are never shared with Movo—your connection is encrypted and secure from end to end.

Step-by-Step: Buying Crypto with Movo (Using Plaid)

Step 1: Sign Up on Movo

Download the app. Enter your details and create a secure password. Verify your email to continue.

Step 2: Verify Your Identity

Complete a quick KYC process. It’s fast, secure, and required by Canadian regulations.

Step 3: Link Your Bank with Plaid

From your Movo dashboard, select “Deposit” → Choose “Bank Transfer (via Plaid)” → Pick your bank from the list → Log in securely with your bank credentials. Once linked, select the account and amount to fund your Movo wallet.

Step 4: Buy Crypto

Click “Buy/Sell,” choose your cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin), and enter the CAD amount. Review the details and confirm your purchase.

Step 5: Store or Transfer

Your crypto is stored securely in your Movo wallet. Transfer it anytime or keep it safe with us.