Frequently asked questions

Yes, Banana for Android is available. More information can be found on the Android and Chrome OS.

Yes, the program is available for iOS from version 8.0.4. For more information please visit our iOS page.

Yes, Banana Accounting is compatible with it from version 8.0.4.

The installation of the software on max. 2 devices (with the same license key) is permitted, provided that both devices belong to the license holder. The license key, including version 8 of Banana Accounting, is only accepted with the same operating system. This only applies to the first license of the version in use.

Install Banana Accounting on your new computer by downloading it from our Download page.
Once it is installed, enter the license key you purchased. Now you can uninstall Banana Accounting from your old computer.
You can't find your license key? Visit the License Key Recovery page.

Banana Accounting 9 is a multi-platform software, and the license is compatible will all the operating systems: Windows, Mac and Linux. 
If you have and old Banana Accounting version, you can purchase version 9 for a discounted upgrade price. For more information please visit our Updates page.

In associations the treasurer's task is regularly passed from one volunteer to another. Here is how to deal with Banana Accounting licenses transfers.

For other quantities, please consult our price list.  

If your company needs several licenses, we can provide you with one single license key, just give us a call or contact us by email.
 

Please follow the procedure on the page Associate .ac2 files with the most recent Banana version.

Banana Accounting has no limits on mandates. You can manage an unlimited number of mandates.

For more information, please see our page  License Key Recovery.

These applications are free up to 70 transactions.
If you are a small company or a student you can perfectly work for free:

• Download the software
• Choose a template
• Customize and save your file

If you need to go over the 70 transactions you need to purchase a license key, and enter it in the software to lift the 70 transactions limit.
All your data will be kept.

The Time Sheet is unlimited and free only from version 9.0.4 (see here).

The Cash Manager (cash book), without VAT is unlimited and free only from version 9.0.4 (see here).
If you add the VAT option, it is free only up to 70 transactions.

Even if you have not yet determined the accounting opening data of the new accounting file, or even the accounting code, you also can immediately use Banana accounting software to start registering the first accounting transaction. The high flexibility of the software can add or modify the accounting code and amounts at any time without affecting the saved accounting files.

In the Accounts table, check the BClass column; the numbers should be as follows:

• 1 for the Assets
• 2 for the Liabilities
• 3 for the Expenses
• 4 for the Revenue

Also, check the Section column. There should be:

It is possible to go from one type of accounting to another with the Convert to new file command from the Tools menu. The program creates a new file that should be saved under a new name. It maintains all the data that have already been entered and adds (or eliminates) the columns that are specific to the new accounting type.

In order to ensure the security of accounting data, you can setup a password for your accounting documents.

See the password setup page.

Learn how to use the most advanced accounting and planning techniques to reduce costs and make important decisions.

These tutorials show you how to get started with Banana Accounting. Because of its immediacy and ease of use, once you download and open the software, you will be able to quickly perform accounting in three easy steps.

Yes, just follow the instructions on this internet page: Transferring data from other accounting software.

When the basic currency is entered as the reference currency, the exchange rates with a multiplier greater than 1 can present calculation differences between Banana 9 and the previous versions. To solve the problem, please consult our page Incompatible exchange rates from previous versions.

Nothing: your data files are automatically updated when opened with a new version.

From Banana Accounting 9, it is possible to manage the invoicing.
More information about creating invoices with Banana Accounting.
 

Currently there are no modules to manage the inventory.
See all Banana Accounting features

Yes it is possible to buy with a credit card. In order to buy from Switzerland, please connect to the page Purchase from Switzerland.
In order to buy from abroad with a credit card, please connect to the page Purchase from other nations.

By clicking on the symbol next to the error message (in the Info or Messages window) you will be directly connected to the online page explaining the error message and suggesting possible causes and solutions.

If you are not able to remember the password anymore, our technicians can unlock the file for you deleting the password. Please send us your support request by email, with the file attached to it. Very soon you will receive an email with your unlocked file. Password unlock is a paid service.