Frequently Asked Questions about
Bank Feeds
These are some of the most commonly asked questions about bank Feeds.
If you can’t see an answer to your question, please feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Q. How do you import Bank Feeds
If you do not have direct bank feeds, they are not available for one of your accounts or you need to import transactions up to the day your direct bank feed started you will need to manually import your data. Look at the dates of the last import and start that day.
Xero should find duplicates and not import them but helps to pick up any transactions that may have happened after your last import.
Each bank is a different in how to export the bank feeds so you can import into Xero.
Instructions for:
- How to import bank feeds – Uniting Financial Services
- How to import bank feeds – WestPac
- How to import bank feeds – Commonwealth Trading Bank
- How to import bank feeds – StGeorge
- How to import bank feeds – NAB
Q. How do you Set up Bank Feeds
Bank feeds let you automatically import account transactions into Xero from your bank or other financial institution. Once bank feeds are up and running, you’ll no longer need to download and import bank statements to get transactions into Xero.
There are 3 types of bank feeds
Banks and institutions supplying direct feeds in AUST
Setup is easy
To set up bank feeds, add your bank account in Xero. If you can select your bank or financial institution’s name in the Find your bank search box, bank feeds are available for this bank.
Next, finish the setup
- For direct feeds, check that your account type is eligible, then complete a PDF application form.
Some banks also let you apply through online banking. - For Yodlee and PayPal feeds, set up and activate these feeds while you’re logged in to Xero.
Direct feeds
If we have an agreement with your bank or financial institution, you may be able to apply for a direct feed.
Yodlee feeds
If your account is part of Yodlee’s retrieval service, you can set up a Yodlee feed.
PayPal feeds
If you use PayPal, you may be able to set up a PayPal feed.