Import Bank Statements
into Xero β Even
When Direct Feeds Don't Work
Your bank doesn't connect to Xero? Email your statement file to EntryRocket in any format. We convert it to OFX and send it back, ready to upload to Xero. Your transactions appear on the reconciliation screen, just like a direct bank feed.
Used by businesses across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the US. Xero App Partner.
How it works
Email your bank statements
CSV, Excel, PDF, OFX β send as-is to <unique>@files.entryrocket.com
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EntryRocket converts it to OFX
Your statement is reformatted into a clean OFX file that passes all of Xero's validation checks
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You receive the OFX file by email
Ready to upload. No reformatting, no date format issues, no column adjustments
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Upload to Xero and reconcile
Import the OFX file into your Xero bank account. Transactions appear on the reconciliation screen immediately
Need to import bank statements into Xero but your bank doesn't support direct feeds?
Not every bank connects to Xero with a direct feed. And when yours doesn't, importing statements manually becomes a recurring chore.
Your bank gives you a CSV, PDF, or Excel file. But Xero's manual import only accepts specific formats with specific column structures and date formats. So every week or every month, you're reformatting files in Excel, fixing date formats, consolidating debit and credit columns, and hoping the upload doesn't throw an error.
EntryRocket removes all of that. Email your bank statement in whatever format your bank provides. We convert it to a clean OFX file and email it back to you. Upload it to Xero, and the transactions appear on your reconciliation screen.
Common scenarios for importing bank statements into Xero
Direct bank feeds are the easiest way to get transactions into Xero. But they don't cover every situation. These are the most common cases where businesses use EntryRocket to get their bank statements into Xero.
Banks that don't support Xero direct feeds
Not every bank has a direct feed agreement with Xero. Smaller regional banks, credit unions, and overseas banks often don't. If your bank provides statement exports in CSV, Excel, or PDF, EntryRocket converts them to OFX so you can upload them to Xero and reconcile normally.
Overseas and multi-currency accounts
Statements from overseas banks often come in formats that don't match what Xero expects. Different date formats, different number formats, extra columns. EntryRocket handles the conversion regardless of how the source file is structured, producing a clean OFX file that Xero accepts without issues.
Credit card statements
Company credit card statements from providers like Amex, Visa, or Mastercard that need to flow into Xero for reconciliation. Whether the statement is a CSV, PDF, or Excel file, EntryRocket converts it to OFX so you can import it into the correct Xero bank account.
Accounts where direct feeds have been disconnected
Sometimes a direct feed drops out or gets disconnected. You might also need to backfill historical transactions from before the feed was set up. EntryRocket converts your exported statement files to OFX so you can fill the gaps and keep your reconciliation up to date.
Import bank statements into Xero in four steps
The whole process takes less than a minute. You don't need to log into anything.
Email your bank statement
Send to your dedicated @entryrocket.com address. CSV, Excel, PDF, OFX β send the file exactly as your bank provides it. No reformatting required.
EntryRocket converts it to OFX
A custom reader, built for your bank's specific export format, converts the statement into a clean OFX file. Dates, descriptions, amounts, and references are all mapped correctly.
You receive the OFX file by email
The converted file is sent back to you, ready to upload. OFX is the recommended format because Xero accepts it without asking you to choose date formats or column mappings.
Upload to Xero and reconcile
Go to your bank account in Xero, click Import a Statement, and upload the OFX file. The transactions appear on your reconciliation screen immediately, ready to match against invoices, bills, and other entries.
Import bank-statements into Xero from any file format
EntryRocket works with every format your accounting software, supplier, or ERP system can produce:
- CSV and TSV files
- Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx, .xls)
- PDF statements (computer-generated)
- XML and JSON exports
- IIF, TXT, and YAML files
Not sure if your format is supported? Send us a sample file and we'll tell you straight away.
Files received today
Bank statements vs bank transactions in Xero
These are two different things in Xero, and it matters which one you need.
Bank statements are what appears on your reconciliation screen. They come from direct bank feeds or from manually uploading statement files (OFX, CSV, etc.) through Xero's interface. This page is about bank statements. EntryRocket converts your statement files to OFX so you can upload them to Xero and reconcile.
Bank transactions are "spend money" and "receive money" entries. These are individual transactions created via Xero's API from business software like payroll systems or POS platforms. They do not appear on the reconciliation screen. If you need to import bank transactions from business software, see our bank transactions page.
Xero document types
Every Xero document type, covered
Importing bank-statements is just the start. EntryRocket can create any document type in Xero.
Each reader is built around your exact file format and your Xero setup β not a generic template.
Why businesses choose EntryRocket for Xero bank-statements imports
100% accuracy
No typos, no transposed numbers. Your data goes straight from the file into Xero exactly as it should. Our accuracy rate is 100%.
Under a minute per import
Most imports complete in under a minute. We process over 3,000 files per hour.
No login required
Just email your files. You don't need to log into anything or change your workflow.
Xero-certified
EntryRocket is an official Xero App Partner. Our integration has been reviewed and approved by Xero's team.
Always on
Send files whenever it suits you β weekends, late night, whenever. EntryRocket picks them up immediately.
Real support
Got a question? You'll hear back from the engineers who build EntryRocket β not a chatbot, not a ticket queue.
Loved by businesses worldwide
"What used to take 10β12 working hours every week now takes just seconds. EntryRocket has transformed our bookkeeping workflow completely."
Irma Bantjes
CFO, Stratus Financial Group Β· Sydney, Australia
"Our process went from 10β12 working hours to less than 10 minutes. The time savings alone make this an incredible investment for any business."
Peter Samuel
Forward Trucking Services Β· UK
Frequently asked questions
About importing bank statements into Xero with EntryRocket.
View all FAQs βHow do I import a bank statement into Xero when my bank doesn't support direct feeds?
Email your bank statement file to your dedicated @entryrocket.com address. EntryRocket converts it to OFX format and emails the file back to you. You then upload the OFX file to your bank account in Xero, and the transactions appear on your reconciliation screen.
What file formats can EntryRocket convert for Xero bank statement import?
CSV, Excel, PDF (computer-generated), OFX, QFX, QIF, XML, JSON, and TXT. Whatever format your bank provides, EntryRocket can convert it to an OFX file that Xero accepts.
Why does EntryRocket convert to OFX instead of importing directly into Xero?
Xero's API does not support importing bank statement lines. There is no way for any Xero app to push statement data directly onto the reconciliation screen. The only way to get statement lines into Xero (besides direct bank feeds) is to upload a statement file through Xero's interface. EntryRocket handles the conversion so you don't have to reformat anything yourself.
Will the imported transactions appear on my Xero reconciliation screen?
Yes. When you upload the OFX file to Xero, the transactions appear as statement lines on the reconciliation screen, exactly as they would from a direct bank feed. You can then match them against invoices, bills, and other entries.
Can EntryRocket convert statements from multiple bank accounts?
Yes. You can have separate readers for each bank account. Each reader is built for that bank's specific export format and produces an OFX file mapped to the correct Xero bank account.
Do I need to reformat my bank's export file before sending it to EntryRocket?
No. Send the file exactly as your bank provides it. Your custom reader is built to handle your bank's specific format, column structure, date format, and layout. That's the whole point.
Also import into Xero
EntryRocket handles every Xero document type β not just bank statements.
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βImport journals
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Spend and receive money transactions from business software into Xero automatically.
βImport payments
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βImport batch payments
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βImport inventory items
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βImport contacts
Customer and supplier contacts into Xero.
βStart importing bank statements into Xero
If your bank doesn't support direct feeds, you shouldn't have to spend time reformatting files every week. Most readers are ready within 2-3 business days.