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Connect PayPal to Xero — Free CSV-Based Integration
The free, reliable way to connect PayPal with Xero accounting. Convert your PayPal Activity Download to Xero bank statement format for seamless financial integration without third-party apps.
How It Works
Export from PayPal
Download your Activity Report as CSV from PayPal
Convert Format
Upload to converter, select your Xero region and preferences
Create PayPal Account in Xero
Add a bank account called 'PayPal' to hold transactions
Import & Reconcile
Import the converted file and match with invoices/expenses
Why Use CSV to Connect PayPal to Xero
The Integration Landscape
Complete Data Control
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 Xero Bank Statement
| Paypal Transactions | Source Value | Xero Bank Statement | Target Value | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date |
01/15/2025 |
→ | Date |
01/15/2025
|
Transaction date |
Net |
97.10 |
→ | Amount |
97.10
|
Net amount (single mode) |
Gross |
100.00 |
→ | Amount |
100.00
|
Gross amount (two-line mode) |
Fee |
-2.90 |
→ | Amount |
-2.90
|
PayPal fees (two-line mode, negative) |
Name |
John Smith |
→ | Payee |
John Smith
|
Counterparty name |
Transaction ID |
9AB12345CD678901E |
→ | Reference |
9AB12345CD678901E
|
PayPal transaction ID |
Why Use This Tool?
Free Integration
No subscription fees. Convert and connect as often as you need.
Fee Tracking
Optionally split PayPal fees as separate entries for expense tracking.
Refund Sync
Properly handles refunds as negative amounts for accurate records.
Multi-Currency
Filter by currency for clean integration into currency-specific accounts.
Any PayPal Account
Works with Personal, Business, and Merchant accounts equally.
Privacy Protected
All processing in your browser. Financial data never leaves your device.
Data Transformation
Each PayPal transaction becomes 1 or 2 bank rows depending on mode
One Activity Download row with Gross/Fee/Net
Transaction ID,
Date
Common Bank Statement Import Errors
Issues you might encounter when importing Activity Download data to Bank Statement - and how we solve them
Gross + Fee ≠ Net
PayPal fee calculation doesn't match Net
Gross: $100, Fee: -$2.90, Net: $98.00
Computed: Fee Effect = Net - Gross = -$2.00
Use FeeEffect = Net - Gross for accurate fee tracking
This handles fee reversals and adjustments correctly
Pending Transactions
Pending transactions haven't settled yet
Status: Pending, Net: $100.00
Skipped (not balance-affecting yet)
We filter to only Completed transactions
Re-export after transactions settle
Refunds Linked to Original
Refunds reference original transaction
Type: Refund, Reference Txn ID: ABC123
Amount: -$100 (negative reversal)
Refunds appear as negative amounts
Bank balance stays accurate with refunds included
Multiple Currencies
PayPal holds multiple currency balances
USD: $500, GBP: £200, EUR: €100
Split by currency or single currency
Filter by currency or import to matching bank account
Use currency filter option for multi-currency Xero
Bank Transfers
Withdrawals to bank appear as negative
Type: Bank Transfer, Net: -$1000
Amount: -$1000 (outflow from PayPal)
This is correct - money left PayPal to your bank
Match with incoming deposit in your actual bank account
Frequently Asked Questions
Paypal → Xero Data Ecosystem
All available data flows from Paypal to Xero
Date → Date
Net → Amount
Gross → Amount
Name → Name
From Email Address → EmailAddress
Contact Phone Number → PhoneNumber
Name → ContactName
From Email Address → EmailAddress
Invoice Number / Transaction ID → InvoiceNumber