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Automated payment reconciliation from Shopify to Xero

Eliminate month-end spreadsheet matching. Automatically post daily summarised Shopify sales, merchant fees, shipping, and tax directly into Xero.

Effortless Shopify bookkeeping for Xero businesses

Designed for fast-growing UK and international multi-channel brands. Say goodbye to unallocated bank deposits and messy transaction logs.

One-Click Xero Bank Reconciliation

Daily Shopify Payments deposits match perfectly against generated sales invoices and fee expense credits in your Xero bank feed with green 'OK' matching.

  • Shopify
  • Xero
  • Xero
  • Shopify

Multi-Rate Tax & Fee Line-Item Precision

Decompose gross GMV, UK standard VAT (20%), zero-rated goods, EU OSS, and transaction fees into discrete Xero chart of accounts nominals.

AUDIT ENTRY#10432
Posted · Verified
Gross Sale£49.99
VAT (20%, incl.)£8.33
Processing fee (2.9%)−£1.45
Net Payout SettledMatched to bank MT940
£48.54
Audit Ref: AUD-2026-9921Posted to Xero · 14 Jun
  • Xero Tracking Categories

    Tag orders by sales channel, warehouse, or regional territory for comprehensive P&L reporting.

  • Multi-Currency & FX Handling

    Automatically accounts for exchange rate fluctuations and bank conversion surcharges.

  • Accountant Practice View

    Bookkeeping practices manage all client Shopify stores from a single unified Equali dashboard.

  • No Duplicate Transactions

    Idempotent event syncing ensures payout batches never post twice, even when payouts span weekend bank holidays.

AUDIT TRAIL#TX-94021
100% 3-Way Matched
01
Shopify Order#10432
12 Jun · Online Checkout
£49.99Gross Sale
02
Stripe Gatewaych_3N84x
Fee deducted: −£1.45 (2.9%)
£48.54Net Captured
03
Barclays SettlementMT940
Payout po_941 · 14 Jun
£48.54Settled In Bank
Variance: £0.00 (Zero Break)Ledger: Xero JE-8892

From Shopify checkout to Xero balance sheet in real time

Keep your books audit-ready every day of the week. Equali groups your customer orders into payout batches, maps clearing accounts automatically, and records fee adjustments in real time. When your bank deposit arrives, Xero identifies the matching batch instantly.

Connect Shopify to Xero in three simple steps

Set up in under 5 minutes without writing a single line of code.

  1. Securely authenticate your Shopify store and Xero organisation via standard OAuth.

  2. Assign your Xero sales revenue, sales tax liability, merchant fees, and payment clearing accounts.

  3. Payout batches post automatically, ready for one-click confirmation in your Xero bank feed.

MonthlyAnnual Save ~17%

Lite

$23/mo$19/mo

+ VAT/sales tax where applicable

1 store1 month of history on setup
  • 1 sales or payment integration
  • 2 click journal entry posting
  • Settlement reconciliations
  • Dashboard & standard reports
  • Payment Search
  • Tax Items
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Pro

$47/mo$39/mo

+ VAT/sales tax where applicable

Up to 3 stores6 months of history on setup
  • Everything in Lite
  • Up to 3 sales or payment integrations
  • Slack support
  • Daily, weekly or monthly scheduled reports
  • Multi-Store Support
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Premium

$119/mo$99/mo

+ VAT/sales tax where applicable

Up to 5 stores12 months of history on setup
  • Everything in Pro
  • Unlimited sales or payment integrations
  • Custom reporting
  • Ad-hoc Reports
  • File Upload
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Enterprise

$Custom

+ VAT/sales tax where applicable

Scalable enterprise solutions for more complex requirements

  • Everything in Premium
  • Unlimited stores
  • Unlimited payment providers
  • Unlimited sales channels
  • Unlimited integrations
  • Custom API access integrations
  • Priority phone & Slack support
  • Custom onboarding & training
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Sales & Payment IntegrationsIncludes eCommerce platforms (e.g. Shopify, Amazon) and payment providers (e.g. Stripe). May require additional setup.13 Unlimited Unlimited
Accounting IntegrationsIncludes accounting systems (e.g. Xero). May require additional setup.
ERP IntegrationsIncludes ERP platforms (e.g. NetSuite). May require additional setup.Enterprise OnlyEnterprise OnlyEnterprise Only
Data Update FrequencyHow frequently payment and order data is refreshed via API (where available).Every 15 minutesEvery 15 minutesEvery 15 minutesEvery 15 minutes
Historical Data (On Setup)Amount of past payment/order data processed during initial setup (via API where possible).1 month6 months12 months12 months
Upload FilesUpload and map CSV, XLS, XLSX or TXT files directly in the Equali dashboard.--
Multi-Currency SupportReconcile and report on transactions in multiple currencies.
Multi-Entity SupportManage and reconcile data across multiple legal entities, subsidiaries or stores in one account.-
Custom IntegrationsBespoke API connectors or custom development for proprietary or unique systems.Enterprise OnlyEnterprise OnlyEnterprise Only
Custom WorkflowsBespoke workflow setup for your specific use case.Enterprise OnlyEnterprise OnlyEnterprise Only
Categorisation & Tagging For Journal EntriesRevenue sub-ledger with categorised breakdowns for posting to specific journals (revenue, fees, etc).
Journal Entry PostingDirectly post categorised journal entries to your linked accounting system.
Link Journal Entries To Orders/PaymentsTrace and link posted journal entries back to the original order or payment record.
Settlement ReconciliationReconciles settlements vs individual payments and related entries.
Payment ReconciliationMatches payments from providers with orders from eCommerce platforms, including refunds and chargebacks.--
Payment SearchSearch for any payment or order using several data points directly from the dashboard.
Advanced Reconciliation ToolsBrowse reconciliation results, review reports, resolve breaks and understand why they occurred.--
Custom Reconciliation RulesCustomisable reconciliation rules, including rule suppression, tolerance thresholds and more.Enterprise OnlyEnterprise OnlyEnterprise Only
Cross-Platform ReconciliationsReconciliations across platforms e.g. Shopify store orders reconciled with Stripe payments.Enterprise OnlyEnterprise OnlyEnterprise Only
Reconciliation Approval WorkflowA second approver reviews and authorises reconciliation changes before they take effect.---
CASS ReconciliationsSpecialised reconciliation workflows for CASS 15 safeguarding reconciliation and reporting.Enterprise OnlyEnterprise OnlyEnterprise Only
Split Settlements At Month-EndSplit a settlement that spans a month end so each period's figures are accurate.-
Customisable Analytics DashboardCustomisable analytics dashboard with advanced filtering, KPIs and reconciliation breakdown.
ReportingStandard and customisable scheduled and on demand reporting.StandardStandardCustomCustom
Scheduled ReportsAutomated reports delivered on a chosen cadence (daily, weekly or monthly) via the dashboard.MonthlyDaily, Weekly or MonthlyDaily, Weekly or MonthlyDaily, Weekly or Monthly
Ad-hoc ReportsGenerate custom reports on demand without waiting for a scheduled run.--
Flexible Custom FieldsAdd customisable metadata fields to reporting data for better filtering and reporting.Enterprise OnlyEnterprise OnlyEnterprise Only
Manual Financial EntriesAdd one-off financial entries directly, outside the automated feed, for cases the connectors don't cover.--
Tax ItemsMapping and categorisation of tax rates and items from sales channels and payments, for accurate tax reporting and journals.
Transaction ViewBreakdown of each transaction, showing all financial entries associated with the order, including sales, refunds, fees and tax.
CASS DashboardDedicated view and analytics for CASS reconciliation.Enterprise OnlyEnterprise OnlyEnterprise Only
Help and supportAvailable support channels and documentation.Help centre & support chatHelp centre, support chat & SlackHelp centre, support chat, Slack & phoneHelp centre, support chat, Slack & priority phone
Accountant AccessDedicated read-only or restricted logins for accountants and external advisors.
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Company logoCustomer Story

"Thanks to Equali, we are able to control in detail the end-to-end flow of all transactions processed, giving us greater visibility and enabling us to detect any potential leaks or anomalies along the way."

Wouter van HaaftenCFO, Sunday

Interview Transcript

Wouter van Haaften, CFO of Sunday, on reconciling with Equali

Sunday is a financial technology company that was established in 2021. The company specialises in payment solutions for the restaurant and broader hospitality industry. It operates in three core geographies (the US, France and the UK) and currently employs 130 people across offices in Atlanta, Chicago, London and Paris.

My role as head of finance is to lead the finance and accounting teams, and my responsibilities are mainly about driving Sunday's financial roadmap and making sure our finances remain healthy.

The core challenge we face at Sunday relates to the fact that we process millions of transactions on a weekly basis on behalf of the restaurants. When, in addition to the volume of transactions, we take the complexity of working with several partners along the value chain, it makes the reconciliation exercise very complex from a finance and accounting standpoint.

We decided to work with Equali first and foremost because of the team. The team, coming from a broad range of experience within the FinTech and payments industry, gave us confidence that they would understand our problem and also provide us with the right solution.

In addition, Equali offered us dedicated customer support, on which they have delivered constantly for the past year. Every piece of feedback we have provided has been taken with great seriousness, and they have adjusted their product to suit our specific needs.

We use Equali mainly on the reconciliation front, making sure that the money we collect from the restaurant guest ends up in the right bank accounts at the right time. Equali provides us with an additional layer of confidence that our team's work is accurate.

Beyond the reconciliation piece, we also use Equali for two specific use cases:

First, our cash in transit: having a good understanding of the amount of money flowing through our systems at all times, still due to restaurants.

And second, fee reconciliation: making sure that the money we are being charged by our partners is correct.

The value that Equali provides Sunday today is, first, great control and visibility into the funds that flow through our system. But also, leveraging Equali enables our product and engineering teams to focus on revenue and growth-driven initiatives, such as building new features for the restaurants we serve. And on the finance side, it helps us focus on the more strategic projects, such as optimising our P&L and being a real strategic business partner for the teams.

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Frequently asked questions about Shopify and Xero sync

How does Equali sync Shopify payouts with Xero?

Equali fetches the official Shopify payout batch, creates an itemised sales invoice and fee bill in Xero, and matches them to the exact net deposit in your bank feed.

How are Shopify Payments processing fees recorded in Xero?

Equali records fees as a line-item expense against your Payment Processing Fees account in Xero, keeping your gross turnover and costs fully transparent.

Does Equali handle refunds and gift cards?

Equali automatically matches refunds against the payout batch they were deducted from, and maps gift cards to a dedicated unearned revenue liability account.

Can our accounting firm manage multiple client Shopify stores?

Equali includes a unified multi-tenant Practice View designed specifically for bookkeeping practices and accountants.

How does Equali map UK VAT rates for Making Tax Digital (MTD) in Xero?

Equali assigns standard, reduced, zero-rated, and exempt VAT tax codes on every line item, ensuring your Xero Making Tax Digital returns reconcile accurately.

Can Equali handle multi-currency Shopify Markets orders in Xero?

Equali records international transactions using live foreign currency exchange rates, balancing foreign bank payouts against local currency turnover.

How does Equali reconcile physical point-of-sale register sessions from Shopify POS in Xero?

Equali generates balanced journal vouchers for retail till shifts, separating card terminal receipts and till floats from online e-commerce sales.

Stop chasing reconciliations in spreadsheets

Connect your channels and providers, and let Equali reconcile, categorise and post every transaction. Start free, or see it on your own data.

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