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Is Flinks safe to use?
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Trusted by leading financial institutions and innovators
What is Flinks?
in just a few clicks. We are the secure, trusted bridge between your bank and service providers, such as a
lender or financial app.
millions of consumers and businesses throughout North America.
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How Flinks works
Connect or upload
Choose your bank and connect directly or securely upload your financial documents such as bank statements or void cheques.
Secure transfer
Your information moves through encrypted channels that keep it protected at every step. We check uploaded documents for authenticity and signs of fraud.
Data analysis
Flinks organizes your financial data into clear insights, helping financial institutions understand your situation faster and make fairer decisions.
How Flinks protects your data
Benefits for you
- Share your data safely, only with your consent.
- Complete applications or onboarding faster.
- Get faster, fairer decisions from lenders and financial institutions.
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Why lenders and financial institutions use Flinks
- Verify account ownership and financial data.
- Reduce risk with advanced fraud detection tools.
- Gain financial insights for better decision-making.
- Offer more seamless experiences for their customers.
Frequently asked questions
- Why am I being asked to connect my bank with Flinks?
Connecting your bank through Flinks helps financial services providers securely access your financial information with your explicit consent. It’s a faster and safer way to share your data, giving them a clearer view of your financial situation while minimizing extra steps.
- Is it safe to use Flinks?
Yes. Flinks uses advanced encryption, follows financial industry security standards, and undergoes regular penetration tests and third-party audits. We are audited annually by an independent auditor and maintain a SOC 2 Type II report, demonstrating our commitment to data security and privacy.
- Can Flinks employees see my banking password?
No. Your banking credentials and login information are encrypted. Flinks employees don’t have access to it.
- Who gets to see my data?
Your data is handled with extreme care. Flinks processes and provides it to the service provider you choose to connect with, only to enable them to deliver their service to you. Nothing is shared by Flinks without your consent, and you can always request to update or delete your information.
- Where is my data stored?
Any information stored by Flinks is hosted in Canada or the United States, depending on your country of residence, and is handled in compliance with strict privacy and security standards. The service provider you connect with is contractually required to store and protect your information in accordance with strict privacy and security standards. For more information about how your data is stored or used by your service provider, please contact them directly or consult their privacy policy.
- What happens when I upload documents using Flinks?
When you upload financial documents, Flinks processes them securely and checks for fraud signals. With document fraud on the rise, this helps keep your information private and trustworthy while ensuring a better experience for you and the service provider you’re connecting with.
- Can I change my mind after connecting?
Yes. You can withdraw your consent or request deletion of your information at any time. To do so, please direct your request to the service provider with whom you connected your account through Flinks. They will verify your identity and, once confirmed, submit a deletion request to Flinks on your behalf. Upon receiving the request, Flinks will permanently delete any personal information we have stored, in accordance with applicable legal requirements. You can also contact privacy@flinks.com should you need additional assistance.