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One API Call Enriches Bank Transactions — Saving Fintech Startups Months of Drudgery

Plaid's 2023 report shows 72% of users crave clearer transaction labels — yet most fintech apps spit out garbage like 'AMZN MKTP US'. One API changes that overnight.

API transforming raw bank transaction 'NFLX*NETFLIX.COM' into Netflix logo, category, and contact details

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • One API call from Easy Enrichment delivers 20+ fields like merchant logos and categories from raw bank strings. 𝕏
  • Saves 3-6 months of engineering vs. building your own parser, at just 1¢ per request. 𝕏
  • Unlocks UX wins like subscription detection and contact info, boosting retention 25%+. 𝕏
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