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About Teller
What is Teller?
Teller is an API that lets your application instantly connect to users' bank accounts, giving you access to account ownership, ACH details, balances, transactions, and identity data. It replaces brittle, error-prone bank connections with a stable, real-time interface.
Who is it for?
Teller is built for fintech developers, payment platforms, budgeting apps, lending services, and any SaaS that needs to verify bank accounts or pull financial data. It is not intended for individual consumers or non-technical users; it requires integration via its API or SDKs.
Key capabilities
With Teller you can verify account ownership and ACH details, check live balances before debits, view full transaction histories, confirm customer identity, and initiate payments via Zelle. The platform supports over 7,000 financial institutions and offers a zero-code migration path from Plaid.
Real use cases
Lenders use Teller to pre-validate accounts and underwrite loans with live balance data. Payment platforms verify ACH routing numbers before processing debits. Personal finance apps sync transactions automatically, reducing manual entry and support tickets.
Key features
- Connect instantly — Users link bank accounts in seconds with high success rates.
- Verify ACH details — Confirm account and routing numbers for secure payments.
- Live balances — Guaranteed real-time balance data for underwriting or fraud checks.
- Transaction history — Access historical transactions with real-time updates via webhooks.
- Identity verification — Confirm account holder name, email, phone, and address.
- Zelle payments — Initiate instant payments directly through the API.
- Easy migration — Zero-code Plaid Sidecar lets you switch with a one-line config change.
SaaSpartout Score
7.1
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Teller Pricing
Teller pricing: from $0.10 per API call.
Developer (Free)
Free for independent developers and teams prototyping ideas. Includes 100 live connections. No payment required unless you exceed that limit.
Production (Per-use)
Verify ACH: $1.50 per account. Balance: $0.10 per API call. Transactions: $0.30 per enrollment, per month. Identity: $1.75 per API call.
Enterprise (Custom)
Custom and volume-based pricing. Includes bring-your-own account picker, co-branded consent screens, premium Slack support, SOC 2 Type 2 certification, and customizable refresh schedules.
Start with the free Developer tier—no credit card required.
Frequently asked questions
Is Teller free to use?
Yes, Teller offers a free Developer tier that includes up to 100 live connections. Beyond that, Production and Enterprise plans are priced per API call or per account.
How much does Teller cost?
Production pricing starts at $1.50 per verified ACH account, $0.10 per balance API call, $0.30 per transaction enrollment per month, and $1.75 per identity API call. Enterprise plans have custom pricing.
What banks does Teller support?
Teller connects to over 7,000 financial institutions including Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, and Capital One. For others, it falls back to same-day ACH microdeposit verification.
Who is Teller best for?
Teller is best for fintech apps, lending platforms, budgeting tools, and payment services that need reliable, real-time bank account data and instant payments via Zelle.
What are the top alternatives to Teller?
Top alternatives include Plaid, Yodlee, MX, and Finicity. Teller differentiates with a zero-code Plaid migration path and free Developer tier.
Does Teller offer a free trial?
Teller's Developer tier is free and serves as a trial—no credit card required. It includes 100 live connections so you can build and test before committing.
