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Connect PayPal to QuickBooks Online — No App Required
Connect PayPal to QuickBooks Online in 60 seconds. No app installation, no API configuration, no monthly fees. File-based connection that just works.
How It Works
Export from PayPal
Go to PayPal → Reports → Activity Download. Select 'Balance Affecting' and download CSV.
Upload to Converter
Drag and drop your PayPal CSV file here.
Configure Accounts
Enter your QuickBooks account names for PayPal, income, and fees.
Preview & Download
Review the converted data and download the QBO-ready file.
Import to QuickBooks
In QBO: Settings → Import Data → Journal Entries → Upload 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.
Field Mapping
How Paypal Transactions fields map to Quickbooks Online Journal Entry
| Paypal Transactions | Source Value | Quickbooks Online Journal Entry | Target Value | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date |
01/15/2025 |
→ | JournalDate |
01/15/2025
|
Transaction date |
Transaction ID |
9AB12345CD678901E |
→ | JournalNo |
9AB12345CD678901E
|
Unique identifier for journal entry |
Gross |
100.00 |
→ | Credits |
100.00
|
Gross amount credited to income |
Fee |
-2.90 |
→ | Debits |
-2.90
|
Fee amount debited to expense |
Net |
97.10 |
→ | Debits |
97.10
|
Net amount debited to PayPal bank account |
Data Transformation
Each PayPal transaction splits into 2-3 journal lines
Single row with Gross, Fee, Net amounts
Date,
Transaction ID,
Gross,
Fee,
Net,
Type
Balanced debit/credit lines for double-entry
Why the Native PayPal-QuickBooks Connection Falls Short
API Connections Have Limitations
Our File-Based Connection
Common Journal Entry Import Errors
Issues you might encounter when importing Activity Download data to Journal Entry - and how we solve them
Pending Transactions Excluded
Only 'Completed' transactions are imported
Status: Pending, Held, Denied
Status: Completed
Filter PayPal export to balance-affecting transactions
Re-export from PayPal with 'Balance Affecting' filter
Mixed Currencies Detected
QBO Journal Entries use home currency only
Mixed USD, EUR, GBP transactions
USD transactions only (or single currency)
Export separate files per currency
Filter transactions by currency before import
Refund Signs Reversed
Refunds have negative Gross, positive Fee reversal
Gross: -100, Fee: +2.90, Net: -97.10
Correctly reversed journal entries
Processor handles sign reversal automatically
No action needed - handled by conversion
Why Use This Tool?
No App Installation
Works with PayPal's standard CSV export. No OAuth, no API keys, no permissions.
Proper Fee Tracking
Every PayPal fee recorded as a separate expense. Know exactly what you're paying.
No Monthly Subscription
Pay per use, not per month. No recurring fees, cancel anytime.
60-Second Connection
Upload → Preview → Download. No API rate limits or sync waiting.
Bank Reconciliation Ready
Net amounts match your bank feed exactly. Reconcile in minutes.
Browser-Based Privacy
Small files process locally. Your financial data stays private.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paypal → Quickbooks Online Data Ecosystem
All available data flows from Paypal to Quickbooks Online