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Import PayPal to QuickBooks Online
Step-by-step guide to import PayPal Activity Download into QuickBooks Online. Automatic fee separation and bank reconciliation ready.
How It Works
Step 1: Export from PayPal
Log into PayPal → Go to Reports → Activity Download → Select date range → Choose 'Balance Affecting' → Download CSV
Step 2: Upload & Convert
Upload your PayPal CSV to this tool. We'll convert it to QuickBooks Journal Entry format.
Step 3: Configure Accounts
Enter your QuickBooks account names. Make sure they match your Chart of Accounts exactly.
Step 4: Download Converted File
Review the preview and download your QBO-ready CSV file.
Step 5: Import to QuickBooks Online
In QBO: Gear icon → Import Data → Journal Entries → Browse for file → Map columns → Import
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
Importing PayPal to QuickBooks: The Challenge
PayPal's Data Doesn't Match QuickBooks
Our Import Solution
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?
Complete Import Guide
Step-by-step instructions from PayPal export to QuickBooks import.
Automatic Fee Tracking
PayPal fees automatically split into separate expense entries.
Bank Reconciliation Ready
Net amounts match your bank feed for easy reconciliation.
No Third-Party Apps
Use QuickBooks' native Journal Entry import - no subscriptions.
Transaction Type Detection
Payments, refunds, and transfers mapped automatically.
Privacy First
Small files process in your browser. Data stays local.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paypal → Quickbooks Online Data Ecosystem
All available data flows from Paypal to Quickbooks Online