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Anthropic adds bank account access to Claude so users can track their spending
The Decoder · By Maximilian Schreiner ·

The Brief
- Anthropic is adding a Personal Finance feature to Claude that lets users connect bank and card accounts.
- Connections are made through the Plaid bank bridging platform, so users can ask Claude questions about their spending.
- The Verge gives the example query "where did my money go this month."
Why it matters
Developers building finance tools or handling personal financial data should note that a major AI assistant now offers direct bank account access via Plaid, which may shape user expectations and the data-sharing landscape.
Who’s affected
- Claude users managing personal finances
- Developers working with Plaid or personal finance data
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AI | The Verge
Claude AI can plug directly into your bank account