Why it matters
We can contact you quickly in the event we see suspicious activity on your account.
How to do this
Log in to review and update your contact information in our Security Center
What do I need to know about sharing my account information with third parties?
Bank of America values customer choice and wants you to securely access your information when and where you want. Sharing your account information with third party apps and websites can potentially expose you to privacy and security risks, and should be carefully considered.
Any data shared with a third party will be governed by the third party's privacy and data retention policies. We recommend reviewing those policies before sharing your data to understand how the third party will use and store your account information. For example, look for whether they sell any of your information, and what happens to your data if you leave the service or it goes out of business.
Is it safe to share my sign-in information with third-parties?
When you share your sign-in information with a third-party, they have the same access to your information as you do. This means you usually can’t choose how much information they can access. Furthermore, they store your sign-in information, which could be compromised if they have a security breach. Even if you’re not actively using the third-party service or you stop using it, they could still continue to access your information.
What is Bank of America doing to make the info I share with third parties more secure?
We’re working with many third-party providers to implement a more secure way they can access Bank of America accounts without requiring the sharing of sign-in information. You can view a list of third-party services in Mobile or Online Banking who access your data, but use our more secure method, and you can revoke your permission for them to access your account information at any time.
How do I benefit from third parties using Bank of America's secure data-sharing protocol?
- Security - the amount of data third parties can access is reduced, and the need for third parties to store and use your sign-in credentials is eliminated
- Transparency - you gain insight into what specific data elements are being shared
- Control - you can revoke your consent to any third party at any time.
How do I revoke access to my account information for a third-party that is not using Bank of Americas secure data-sharing protocol?
You can try to remove access directly from the app or service, but the safest and most secure way is to change your Bank of America passcode.
What happens If I choose to revoke access to a third party?
If you revoke access, the third party will no longer have ongoing access to your account information. However, they may still be able to retain and use the data that you previously shared, thus why it is a best practice to change your Bank of America passcode.