# Why can't I connect a bank with Plaid?

Check bank-feed settings, connection availability and your banking permissions.

Canonical: https://demo.qixcount.com/help/faq/plaid-connect-blocked

Accounting and bank feeds must be enabled, and the Plaid connection service must be available. Starting a connection needs *Create bank accounts/transactions*; opening the bank list needs *View reconciliations*. Ask a business owner to review **Enable bank feeds for this business** in **Settings**, **Integrations**. A disabled connection control can need support. Follow [Connect a bank with Plaid](https://demo.qixcount.com/help/banking/connect-a-bank-with-plaid), including account selection after authorization.