Square Xero Integration — Connect Your POS to Accounting

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Integrate Complete

Xero Import Format Format
valid rows

The complete Square-Xero integration solution. Convert transactions, sync customers, and reconcile your accounts — all without expensive third-party apps.

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

Sample Export

Example Square transactions

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Tool Rating

4.7 / 5 (423 votes)

How It Works

1

Export from Square

Dashboard → Transactions → Export CSV

2

Configure Integration

Select region and integration mode

3

Preview Results

Review converted data before importing

4

Import to Xero

Upload to appropriate Xero module

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)

The Square-Xero Integration Challenge

Why Native Integration Falls Short

Square's built-in Xero integration has limitations: no historical data import, limited control over GL account mapping, doesn't handle complex multi-location setups, and no offline capability. CSV-based integration gives you complete control.

Our Integration Approach

This tool provides flexible Square-Xero integration: Export data from Square (transactions, customers), convert to Xero-compatible CSV format, and import directly into Xero. Works offline, handles any data volume, and you control the timing. Supports bank statement mode, invoice mode, and contact sync.

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?

Complete Integration

Transactions, customers, and reconciliation all supported.

No Monthly Fees

Pay per use, not monthly subscriptions like third-party integrations.

Works Offline

Process data locally without internet dependency.

Historical Data

Import any date range, not just recent transactions.

GL Control

Map to your exact chart of accounts structure.

Data Privacy

Your financial data never leaves your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

This CSV-based approach offers more control: historical data import, custom GL mapping, offline processing, and no monthly fees. The native integration is simpler but less flexible.
This tool is for manual/batch integration. For real-time automation, you'd need Square's native integration or a third-party app. Many businesses prefer monthly batch processing for better control.
Transactions (to bank statements or invoices), customers (to contacts), and item catalog (to inventory). Use our specific tools for each data type.
Ongoing — export from Square periodically (daily/weekly/monthly) and import to Xero. The frequency depends on your reconciliation needs.