Twint - Import movements .csv (Banana+ Advanced) [BETA]

This import extension allows you to import the transactions from Twint Merchant portal into Banana. The advantage of importing transactions directly from Twint compared to downloading them from the bank portal is that the fees applied to a transaction are visible.

You can install the extension from the menu Extensions → Manage Extensions.

Requirements for use

• Banana accounting Plus with the Advanced Plan.
• Use a double entry or income and expenses accounting

Export procedure

Export your banking transactions in *.csv format by accessing your Twint account (Business customers).

• Find your movements.
• Export your account movements by choosing the *.csv format.
• Save the file on your computer.
• We recommend saving the file in a place where you can easily find it later and not opening it before importing it.

For more information see Twint documentation.

Import procedure

The import procedure is similar for both file types

• Via the Actions → Import to accounting → select Import transactions box
• Choose the extension to be used, in this case 'Twint- Import movements .csv (Banana+ Advanced) [BETA]'.
• With the Browse button, choose the file from which to import the transactions.
• Press OK Button.

In the settings dialogue you must enter the date format and the accounts to be used to record twint movements in the accounts:

• Twint Account: Account where the amount is credited.
• Twint In: Revenue account, this account records the gross amount paid by the customer
• Twint Fee: Cost account to record transaction-related expenses retained by Twint.

The accounts inserted must exists in your chart of accounts, if you do not yet have any suitable accounts, you can create new ones in your chart of accounts.

For more details see import transactions page.

Error Messages

• Unrecognised *.csv file format: The format of the *.csv file you are trying to import does not match any of the formats associated with this filter:
  • Check that you have chosen the correct file.
  • If the file you have chosen is correct, it may be that our filter requires updating.
• This extension requires Banana Accounting+ Advanced: You are trying to use the extension with a licence other than the one requested, please upgrade to the Advanced Plan. to be able to use the functionality of this filter.

Send us a feedback

This extension is a BETA version, we welcome suggestions for improvement.

It may happen that the format of the csv file is updated and as a result the filter no longer functions correctly. Send us feedback and attach an example file (.csv) with the new format and we will proceed to update the filter.