Account Information Service (Auto import)
Summary
Our Account Information Service (AIS) allows you to import data from an end-user’s account in any supported bank into your system. By default, it requires integrating with the Kontomatik API. However, if you prefer not to store sensitive banking data on your servers or simply want to avoid API integration, the Auto import feature is the perfect choice.
With Auto import, upon successful user login, the data import starts automatically, and the results are available in Insight.
This feature is only available in the Single Access mode.
How to use
Unlike with the regular AIS integration, Auto import does not require you to handle data imports on your server; everything is processed on Kontomatik’s side. To get started:
- Register on the Insight platform
- Get your Client ID from Insight
- Embed the SignIn Widget on your website and configure the auto import mode, specifying the number of months of history you require
Optionally you can implement some more advanced features on your side, e.g.:
- Generating your own unique owner ID
ownerExternalId
to help identify the imports in Insight. - Saving information about the process result (successful/erroneous user authorization).
- Handling the user journey and redirecting them further in the process.
Sample process flow
- A user visits your website and fills in a form to start the process.
- The user is redirected to the step where the SignIn Widget is placed.
- The user goes through the bank authorization.
- The onSuccess callback is triggered, allowing you to redirect the user to another step in your process.
- At this point, the user’s participation ends, and you can inform them that they will be notified later about the result of the bank verification.
- When the data is downloaded, it will show up in Insight for manual review.
- Inform the user about the status of the verification or your decision regarding their application.
Data coverage
The Auto import downloads all available data from the end-user’s bank account into the Insight portal, including:
- Owner data
- Accounts list and transactions
- Credit cards list and transactions
Each bank is different and offers a unique set of details. You can check our Coverage to find which banks we support and what data scope they offer.
Additionally, if you’ve purchased optional services:
- Labeling - labels will be visible next to the transactions in Insight
- Scoring - you will be able to calculate scores for a given account owner
Auto import vs full integration
Choose between Auto import and full integration based on your needs:
- Auto import:
- Ideal for companies with limited IT resources.
- No need to automate or process bank data on your servers.
- Recommended for those who do not wish to store sensitive data locally.
- Full integration:
- Provides full control over data.
- Allows you to analyze, present, or process data in a custom way.
For a detailed comparison, refer to our User Guide on Auto import vs. Full Integration.
To learn more about the Single Access service, check out our Single Access article.