Connect Square to Xero — Link Your POS to Accounting

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Xero Import CSV Format
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Bridge the gap between Square point-of-sale and Xero accounting. Export, convert, and import your sales data for seamless bookkeeping.

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

Sample CSV

Example Square export

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Tool Rating

4.5 / 5 (267 votes)

How It Works

1

Export Square Data

Square Dashboard → Transactions → Export

2

Upload & Convert

Upload CSV and select your Xero region

3

Preview Connection

Review how data will appear in Xero

4

Import to Xero

Download and import to Xero bank account

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 Square Transactions fields map to Xero Bank Statement

Square Transactions Source Value Xero Bank Statement Target Value Note
Date 2026-01-15 Date 2026-01-15 Transaction date
Total Collected 102.20 Amount 102.20 Gross amount charged (single mode: Net Total)
Fees -2.90 Amount -2.90 Processing fees (two-line mode only, negative)
Customer Name John Smith Payee John Smith Customer name or 'Square Sale'
Transaction ID abc123def456 Reference abc123def456 Unique transaction identifier
Description In-store purchase Description In-store purchase Sale description with card info

Data Transformation

Each Square transaction becomes 1 or 2 bank rows depending on mode

Input Square Transaction

One POS transaction with sales, fees, tips, taxes

Key columns: Transaction ID, Date
1:N — One input row creates multiple output rows
Output Xero Bank Line 1 or 2 rows per input

CR Sale Line Money received from customer
DR Fee Line (two-line mode only) Square processing fee (negative)
Net Total = Total Collected + Fees (fees are negative)

Connecting Square to Xero

The Connection Gap

Square and Xero don't speak the same language. Square exports CSV with its own column structure, while Xero expects specific formats for bank statements, invoices, or contacts. This tool acts as a translator between the two systems.

How the Connection Works

1. **Export** your Square data (transactions, customers, etc.) 2. **Upload** the CSV to this tool 3. **Convert** to Xero-compatible format 4. **Import** directly into Xero The connection is manual but gives you complete control over timing and data mapping.

Common Bank Statement Import Errors

Issues you might encounter when importing Transactions Export data to Bank Statement - and how we solve them

Cash Transactions in Clearing

Cash doesn't flow through Square to bank

Enable 'Exclude cash transactions' option

Cash should go to separate Cash on Hand account

Fees Have Wrong Sign

Square exports fees as negative, Xero needs negative for outflows

We preserve the negative sign automatically

Check that fee rows show negative amounts

Transaction vs Deposit Date

Bank shows deposit on different day than transaction

This is normal - Square batches daily, deposits next day

Match by Deposit ID or batch deposits together

Gift Card Recorded as Revenue

Gift card sales are liability, not revenue

Enable gift card detection for proper handling

Post to Gift Card Liability account, not Sales

Why Use This Tool?

Simple Connection

Three steps: export, convert, import. No API setup required.

Format Translation

Automatically converts Square format to Xero requirements.

Date Conversion

Handles date format differences between Square and Xero.

No Middleware

Direct CSV conversion, no third-party apps needed.

Batch Support

Connect large data sets with automatic batching.

Privacy First

Your data stays in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a manual export/import process, not a live API connection. You export from Square and import to Xero when needed (daily, weekly, or monthly).
Most businesses do weekly or monthly batch imports. Daily is possible for high-volume merchants who need real-time reconciliation.
No. Just export a CSV from Square, upload here, and import the result to Xero. No coding or API configuration needed.