Sync First Direct to MySQL
BankSync connects First Direct to MySQL via secure open banking APIs, automatically syncing transactions, balances, and account data in real time. Set up takes under 10 minutes — no coding required.
How to sync First Direct to MySQL
Connect First Direct to BankSync
Sign up for BankSync and securely link your First Direct account through our open banking integration. Your credentials are never stored.
Connect MySQL
Authorise BankSync to write data to your MySQL workspace. Select the database or sheet where your transactions should land.
Configure field mappings
Map your First Direct transaction fields — date, amount, merchant, category — to the columns in MySQL however you like.
Set your sync schedule
Choose how often BankSync runs: every 15 minutes, hourly, daily, or on demand. Your data stays up to date automatically.
What gets synced from First Direct to MySQL
Transactions
Full transaction history from First Direct including date, amount, merchant, and category.
Balances
Current and available balances for all your First Direct accounts, updated on every sync.
Account Details
Account names, numbers, and types so you can filter and organise data in MySQL.
Merchant Info
Merchant names and category codes for richer transaction context.
Custom Field Mappings
Map any First Direct field to any column in MySQL — fully configurable.
Sync Schedules
Run syncs every 15 minutes, hourly, daily, or trigger them manually at any time.
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