Connect eBay to QuickBooks — CSV Method

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QuickBooks Online CSV Format
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Don't want to grant third-party apps access to your accounts? Connect eBay and QuickBooks through simple file exports.

No API required
Browser-based processing
Run on Google Cloud Platform

Download Sample eBay Export

Sample Transaction Report to test the connection

Download Sample

Tool Rating

4.7 / 5 (289 votes)

How It Works

1

Export from eBay

Seller Hub → Payments → Transaction Report → Download CSV

2

Upload & Convert

Drop file here, configure options, preview the output

3

Download Result

Get QuickBooks-ready CSV file

4

Import to QuickBooks

Sales → Sales Receipts → Import CSV file

Your Data is Safe

Bank-Level Security

256-bit SSL encryption. Same standards as major financial institutions.

No Data Storage

Files are processed directly in browser. No calls to our servers.

GDPR Compliant

Full EU data protection compliance. Your privacy rights protected.

ISO/IEC 27001 Certified GDPR Compliant Swiss Privacy CCPA Compliant

Field Mapping

How Ebay_Seller Transactions fields map to Quickbooks Online Sales Receipt

Ebay_Seller Transactions Source Value Quickbooks Online Sales Receipt Target Value Note
Order number 11-12345-67890 RefNumber 11-12345-67890 Order number with EBAY- prefix
Transaction creation date Jan-15-2026 TxnDate Jan-15-2026 Date converted to MM/DD/YYYY
Buyer name John Smith Customer John Smith Buyer name (max 100 chars)
Item subtotal 100.00 ItemAmount 100.00 Item revenue
Shipping and handling 8.00 ShippingAmount 8.00 Shipping income
eBay collected tax 8.64 TaxAmount 8.64 Marketplace tax (pass-through)
Total fees -15.85 FeeAmount eBay fees (negative, netted or separate)
Net amount 83.51 NetAmount Net after fees/tax
Transaction currency USD Currency USD ISO currency code

Data Transformation

Orders are filtered, fees calculated, and aggregated by order number

Input eBay Transaction Report

Financial transactions including orders, fees, refunds, payouts

Key columns: Order number, Type, Gross transaction amount, Total fees
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Output Sales Receipt filtered to Order type, one output per order rows per input

One receipt per order with revenue, shipping, tax, and optional fee line

Item Revenue Product revenue
Shipping Income Shipping charged to buyer
Tax Pass-through Marketplace tax (wash entry if enabled)
Filtered to Type='Order', aggregated by Order number

Two Ways to Connect eBay and QuickBooks

API Connection (Apps)

Third-party apps like A2X create direct API connections between eBay and QuickBooks. This requires OAuth authorization to both accounts. Pros: Automatic sync. Cons: Monthly fees ($30-50), account access required.

CSV Connection (This Tool)

Export data from eBay as CSV, convert format, import to QuickBooks. No account permissions needed. You control what data transfers. Pros: Privacy, low cost, no recurring fees. Cons: Manual trigger (though only takes 2-3 minutes).

Common Sales Receipt Import Errors

Issues you might encounter when importing Transaction Report data to Sales Receipt - and how we solve them

Invalid Date Format

eBay uses DD-Mon-YY format (e.g., Jan-15-26) which QuickBooks rejects

Jan-15-26
01/15/2026

Our converter automatically transforms dates to MM/DD/YYYY

Re-upload your file - dates are converted automatically

Negative Fee Values

eBay fees appear as negative numbers which confuse manual entry

-13.25
Netted into deposit or tracked separately

Fees are preserved as negative for proper netting in Sales Receipts

Choose fee handling mode: netted (simpler) or separate (more visible)

Order ID Too Long

eBay order numbers (15+ chars) exceed QuickBooks' 11-21 char limit

24-11234-56789
EBAY-1234-56789

Order numbers are prefixed and formatted to fit QBO limits

Full order ID preserved in Memo field for reference

Marketplace Tax Confusion

eBay collects and remits tax - not seller liability, but shows in Gross

Gross $108 (includes $8 tax eBay collected)
Sales $100, Tax Pass-through $8 (wash entry)

Tax wash entries created to match 1099-K while zeroing liability

Use 'wash' tax mode for proper 1099-K reconciliation

Wrong Report Type

User uploaded Orders Report instead of Transaction Report

Orders Report (no fee columns)
Transaction Report from Payments tab

Use Transaction Report from Seller Hub > Payments for fee data

Export from Payments tab, not Orders tab

Why Use This Tool?

No Account Permissions

Your eBay and QuickBooks credentials stay private. No OAuth, no API keys.

You Control the Data

See exactly what transfers before import. No black box automation.

Works Offline

Export, convert, import on your schedule. No sync failures or API errors.

Fee Tracking Included

eBay fees automatically extracted. Track selling costs accurately.

2-Minute Workflow

Export → Upload → Download → Import. Faster than troubleshooting sync errors.

Browser-Based

Runs in your browser. Nothing installed. Data stays on your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a manual data transfer using CSV files. Same data moves between systems, just triggered by you instead of an API.
Weekly or monthly is common. Match your bookkeeping schedule. Some run it quarterly before tax prep.
If you're uncomfortable granting account access, have low volume, or want to minimize costs, CSV method is ideal. Apps are better for high-volume, real-time needs.
You see preview before download. If data looks wrong, adjust options and re-convert. Much easier than troubleshooting sync app issues.
This tool focuses on financial transactions (sales, fees, tax). For inventory sync, you'd need a different solution or manual updates.
Yes. The QuickBooks import creates standard Sales Receipts with proper audit trail. Same entries as manual entry or app sync.