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Automated payment reconciliation from Stripe to Xero

Stop manually unbundling Stripe payout deposits. Equali matches gross charges, gateway transaction fees, refunds, and rolling reserves directly to your Xero general ledger.

Penny-perfect Stripe bookkeeping for finance teams using Xero

Transform lump-sum Stripe bank deposits into perfectly balanced accounting transactions with complete line-item visibility.

One-Click Xero Bank Match

Incoming Stripe bank feed transfers match the exact net batch total generated by Equali, giving your finance team instant green 'OK' reconciliation.

  • Stripe
  • Xero
  • Xero
  • Stripe

Discrete Gateway Fee Allocation

Decompose merchant processing costs and dispute fees into your dedicated Payment Processing nominal code in Xero.

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
  • Stripe Billing & Subscription Sync

    Accurately sync recurring invoice settlements, unearned revenue liabilities, and MRR cash collections.

  • Cross-Border FX & Multi-Currency

    Isolate foreign currency conversion surcharges and realize currency gains and losses automatically.

  • Dispute & Chargeback Tracking

    Record customer disputes, held reserves, and dispute reversal credits directly to liability holding accounts.

  • Idempotent Sync Engine

    Never duplicate payout journals, even during Stripe payout schedule shifts or bank holiday delays.

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

Deconstruct Stripe payout batches straight to your Xero chart of accounts

Audit-proof transaction tracking from checkout charge to balance sheet. Equali retrieves each payout batch via the Stripe Events API, splits gross charges, merchant interchange, processing fees, and chargeback reserves, and creates itemized journal vouchers ready for confirmation in Xero.

Connect Stripe to Xero in three simple steps

Set up in minutes without developer resources or complex webhook configurations.

  1. Grant secure read access via Stripe Connect OAuth and authenticate your Xero organisation.

  2. Map your Stripe clearing bank account, processing fees account, dispute liability, and revenue nominals.

  3. Every incoming payout triggers automated balanced ledger entries matching your bank statements to the penny.

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 Stripe to Xero reconciliation

How does Equali reconcile Stripe payouts with the Xero bank feed?

Equali connects directly to Stripe's payout reporting API, retrieves the gross transactions and fees for each payout ID, and posts matching balanced invoices or journals into Xero so the bank deposit matches with zero variance.

How are Stripe processing fees and chargebacks handled in Xero?

Equali posts processing fees as explicit expenses to your nominal ledger, while disputes and chargeback clawbacks map to a dispute liability account until resolved.

Does this integration handle Stripe multi-currency payouts?

Equali records original charge currencies, realised exchange rates, and bank conversion margins to ensure foreign exchange gain and loss accounts remain exact.

Can I reconcile multiple Stripe accounts into a single Xero organisation?

Equali supports multi-tenant and multi-account Stripe configurations, mapping distinct Stripe storefronts to unique Xero tracking categories.

How does Equali record Stripe Billing recurring subscription invoices in Xero?

Equali records recurring subscription customer invoices, deferred revenue, and credit note deductions directly in your Xero sales ledger.

How are Stripe Connect application fees and connected vendor transfers accounted for in Xero?

Equali segregates marketplace platform commission revenues from vendor payout balances, ensuring your Xero accounts reflect accurate merchant liabilities.

How does Equali account for Stripe rolling balance reserves and deferred payouts in Xero?

Equali tracks rolling reserve balances held by Stripe in a dedicated clearing asset account, balancing each settlement batch without timing discrepancies.

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