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Breaking Change (March 2025) Deprecation of Linked Account Declaration UI Component

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We are deprecating the Linked Account Declaration UI component to streamline the loading process and simplify your integration with UI components.

Effective:

  • 11 February 2025 on Sandbox
  • 04 March 2025 on Live

Linked AccountLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. Declaration UI Component

When adding a Linked AccountLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. via Open BankingOpen Banking A service that allows customers to securely share their bank account information and authorize payments directly from their bank account. In Payment Run, Open Banking can be used to link accounts and fund payment runs, providing a seamless experience for buyers. a user with the Controller role of the Identity must complete an Strong Customer Authentication (SCASCA Strong Customer Authentication - a two-factor authentication solution required by PSD2 regulations for when end-users are accessing their payment account sensitive information or initiating transactions. SCA requires at least two of the following: something you know (password), something you have (device), or something you are (biometrics).) challenge to confirm ownership of the Linked AccountLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers..

Currently, the SCASCA Strong Customer Authentication - a two-factor authentication solution required by PSD2 regulations for when end-users are accessing their payment account sensitive information or initiating transactions. SCA requires at least two of the following: something you know (password), something you have (device), or something you are (biometrics). declaration process is handled using the Linked Account Declaration UI component.

state of the linked account

The state of the linked accountLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. will to be SCASCA Strong Customer Authentication - a two-factor authentication solution required by PSD2 regulations for when end-users are accessing their payment account sensitive information or initiating transactions. SCA requires at least two of the following: something you know (password), something you have (device), or something you are (biometrics). challenge will remain at PENDING_CHALLENGE.

What's Changing

The SCASCA Strong Customer Authentication - a two-factor authentication solution required by PSD2 regulations for when end-users are accessing their payment account sensitive information or initiating transactions. SCA requires at least two of the following: something you know (password), something you have (device), or something you are (biometrics). ownership declaration will now be managed through the new Linked AccountLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. UI component, formerly known as the AIS UI component. More information on this can be found here.

This change offers a more streamlined and efficient solution for linking accounts.

When loading the new Linked AccountLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. UI component, you must provide the following parameters:

  • callbackUrl
  • state
  • linkedAccountId
danger

Previously, only linkedAccountId was required. Ensure your integration reflects these changes.

Webhook Information

Linked AccountLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. updates will remain intact, and you will continue to receive the Linked Account Updatewebhook event with updates to linked accountsLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers..

Action Required

Start using the weavrComponents.prompt.linkAccount instead of weavrComponents.prompt.linkedAccountDeclaration to perform SCASCA Strong Customer Authentication - a two-factor authentication solution required by PSD2 regulations for when end-users are accessing their payment account sensitive information or initiating transactions. SCA requires at least two of the following: something you know (password), something you have (device), or something you are (biometrics). declarations for Linked AccountsLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers.. To load weavrComponents.prompt.linkAccount you must provide the following parameters:

  • callbackUrl
  • state
  • linkedAccountId

If no action is taken

If this change is not implemented, your application will no longer support SCASCA Strong Customer Authentication - a two-factor authentication solution required by PSD2 regulations for when end-users are accessing their payment account sensitive information or initiating transactions. SCA requires at least two of the following: something you know (password), something you have (device), or something you are (biometrics). declarations for Linked AccountsLinked Account An entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account which an Identity has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. through Open BankingOpen Banking A service that allows customers to securely share their bank account information and authorize payments directly from their bank account. In Payment Run, Open Banking can be used to link accounts and fund payment runs, providing a seamless experience for buyers., potentially disrupting account link functionality.

more information

More information and documentation will be shared with you closer to the breaking change date.