Import PayPal to QuickBooks Online

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QuickBooks Online Journal Entry Format
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Step-by-step guide to import PayPal Activity Download into QuickBooks Online. Automatic fee separation and bank reconciliation ready.

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

Download Sample PayPal Export

Sample CSV to test the import

Download Sample

How It Works

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Step 1: Export from PayPal

Log into PayPal → Go to Reports → Activity Download → Select date range → Choose 'Balance Affecting' → Download CSV

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Step 2: Upload & Convert

Upload your PayPal CSV to this tool. We'll convert it to QuickBooks Journal Entry format.

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Step 3: Configure Accounts

Enter your QuickBooks account names. Make sure they match your Chart of Accounts exactly.

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Step 4: Download Converted File

Review the preview and download your QBO-ready CSV file.

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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.

ISO/IEC 27001 Certified GDPR Compliant Swiss Privacy CCPA Compliant

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

Input PayPal Transaction

Single row with Gross, Fee, Net amounts

Key columns: Date, Transaction ID, Gross, Fee, Net, Type
1:N — One input row creates multiple output rows
Output Journal Entry Lines 2-3 rows per input

Balanced debit/credit lines for double-entry

Importing PayPal to QuickBooks: The Challenge

PayPal's Data Doesn't Match QuickBooks

PayPal exports 40+ columns with Gross, Fee, and Net amounts. QuickBooks import options expect simple single-amount transactions. Direct import loses fee visibility and creates reconciliation nightmares.

Our Import Solution

We transform PayPal's complex export into QuickBooks-ready Journal Entries: 1. Convert your PayPal Activity Download CSV 2. Generate proper debit/credit entries for each transaction 3. Import using QBO's native Journal Entry importer Fees tracked, revenue accurate, bank reconciles.

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

Click the Gear icon (Settings) → Under Tools, click 'Import Data' → Select 'Journal Entries' → Browse for your converted CSV file.
Journal Entries support native CSV import with proper debit/credit handling. Bank transaction imports only accept single amounts and can't properly split fees.
Yes. Create your PayPal bank account, PayPal Fees expense account, and income account in QuickBooks first. Use the exact same names in this tool.
We recommend monthly imports to keep your books current. Match import periods to your bank statement periods for easier reconciliation.
QBO shows an import summary. Failed rows are usually due to account name mismatches. Correct the account names and re-import only the failed transactions.