BankSync's MCP server connects Claude Desktop to First Direct, giving the AI direct read access to your real-time transactions, balances, and account data. Query your finances in natural language — no spreadsheets, no exports.
Sign up for BankSync and securely link your First Direct account through our secure connection.
Create an API key from the Developers section of your BankSync workspace.
Add the BankSync MCP server to Claude Desktop using your API key. Follow our Claude Desktop setup guide for step-by-step instructions.
Ask Claude Desktop about your First Direct transactions, balances, and more using natural language.
Add this configuration to connect Claude Desktop to your First Direct data.
Skip the JSON. Download the BankSync Desktop Extension and open it with the Claude Desktop app, and you'll be prompted for your API key during install. The link always serves the latest release.
Download banksync-mcp.mcpb
{
"mcpServers": {
"banksync": {
"url": "https://mcp.banksync.io",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "bsk_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}Query First Direct transactions by date range with merchant details, amounts, and categories.
Get live current and available balances for all your First Direct accounts.
List all checking, savings, and investment accounts linked through First Direct.
View investment positions, quantities, and market values from First Direct brokerage accounts.
Access buy/sell/dividend transactions from your First Direct investment accounts.
Check outstanding balances, interest rates, and payment schedules for First Direct loans.
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