tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/financial-institution-direct-connection-support-requests/6896-royal-bank-of-scotlandInfinite Kind: Discussion 2021-10-27T11:00:27Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/493119592021-07-28T11:00:10Z2021-07-28T11:00:10ZRoyal Bank of Scotland<div><p>Hi David,</p>
<p>Currently, Moneydance only supports automatic downloads using Direct Connect. I am based in the UK and unfortunately, I am not aware of any UK/European banks that support this connection method.</p>
<p>Some banks in the UK/Europe have recently begun using a service called "Open Banking", and we are actively looking into adding connectivity to Moneydance. Unfortunately, it is not reachable by Moneydance right now because it requires a third-party service to connect to the bank. We're going to wait until Open Banking allows connections directly from the software running on our customer's devices.</p>
<p>We're also actively working to add FDX support to Moneydance. This is a newer connection protocol that a lot of banks are moving towards.</p>
<p>Without Direct Connect, you are still able to easily import your data into the program. The best way to get your transactions into Moneydance is to use a web browser to download files from your bank's website. We recommend you use the OFX or QFX file format if available; if not use the QIF file format.</p>
<p>I personally bank with RBS so I can confirm that this bank offers the OFX file format for downloads.<br>
Login to the banks website, then choose Statements > Download or export transactions. You can then select which account to download, and the date range. In the "Download/export type" field, specify "Microsoft Money (OFX file)".<br>
This will allow you to download an OFX file which can be imported into Moneydance by double-clicking the file, or open Monedyance and choose File > Import.</p>
<p>--<br>
Jenny, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Jenny