Migrate Square Data to Xero — Complete Data Transfer

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Xero Import Format Format
valid rows

Transfer your Square transaction history and customer data to Xero. Complete migration toolkit for switching accounting platforms.

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

Download Sample

Sample export CSV

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Tool Rating

4.5 / 5 (97 votes)

How It Works

1

Export

Square Dashboard → Reports → Export transactions and customers

2

Select Type

Choose transactions or customers to migrate

3

Convert

Upload and convert to Xero format

4

Import

Import converted files to Xero

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)

Migrating Your Square History to Xero

The Platform Migration Challenge

Moving to Xero means transferring your Square transaction history and customer data. Without proper conversion, you'd lose valuable sales history and customer information. This tool ensures your data transitions smoothly to Xero's format.

Complete Migration Workflow

Our migration toolkit handles multiple data types: - **Transactions**: Sales history becomes bank statement entries - **Customers**: Customer directory converts to Xero contacts Export each data type from Square, convert here, and import to Xero.

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?

Transaction History

Migrate complete sales history with fees and tips preserved.

Customer Migration

Transfer customer contacts with addresses and details.

Data Integrity

Validation ensures all data migrates correctly.

Bulk Processing

Handle thousands of records efficiently.

Audit Trail

Original IDs preserved for reference.

Browser Privacy

Data processed locally in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can migrate transaction history (becomes bank statement entries) and customer directory (becomes Xero contacts). Each data type requires a separate export and conversion.
Consider migrating transactions from your current accounting period forward. Very old transactions may not be necessary if your previous books are closed.
After migration, set up regular conversion for ongoing transactions. Most businesses convert monthly or weekly using the reconcile tools.
No, payment methods are securely stored by Square and cannot be exported. Customers will need to re-enter payment details if needed.
The conversion is instant — processing happens in your browser. The overall migration project depends on your data volume and review process.