Plaid
A Better Way to Move Your Money
Introducing Plaid
A smarter, faster, and more secure way to link your external accounts.
All built directly into your Certified Federal App and Online Banking.
Why We Moved to Plaid
At Certified Federal, we’re always looking for the best technology to make banking easier for you. Plaid is the industry standard in secure account connectivity, trusted by millions of users and thousands of financial institutions nationwide.
It replaces the old, cumbersome external transfer process with one seamless experience, right inside your Certified Federal App. No more logging into separate websites or third-party apps. Everything you need to manage your money is now in one secure place.
What This Means for You
Plaid is the preferred method for linking and managing external accounts. It only takes a few minutes to set up, and once you try it, you will wonder how you ever managed your money any other way.
How to Get Started
- Log in to your Certified Federal account via the mobile app or online at certifiedfed.com
- Go to Transfers & Payments → At Other Banks → Manage Accounts.
- Follow the simple on-screen prompts to securely link your external accounts through Plaid.
Need help? Our Team is happy to guide you through the process. Call 323.859.2250, Option [2], or visit any of our branch locations.

