PayPal + Bench: Bridge the Gap
Need to get your PayPal UK bank statement into Bench? PayPal uses DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS and multi-row layout where each transaction shows Gross, Fee, and Net amounts on separate lines with running balance — which needs converting to CSV (Date, Description, Amount — Bench bookkeepers handle column mapping during their review process) for Bench import.
How BankScan AI Converts PayPal for Bench
Convert bank statements to CSV with BankScan AI for Bench-compatible import. Useful when bank feeds are unavailable or historical statements need processing. PayPal statements include a mix of payments, refunds, fees, and currency conversions. BankScan AI separates transaction types and preserves fee details.
How It Works
Upload your PayPal PDF
Drag and drop your PayPal statement. Supports PDF, CSV with DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS handling.
AI converts for Bench
Our AI parses PayPal's layout, converts dates to MM/DD/YYYY, and outputs CSV.
Import into Bench
Share BankScan AI's converted CSV files with your Bench bookkeeper via the Bench portal. They import the data into your Bench account for categorisation and reconciliation.
Bench Import Tip
Date, Description, Amount — Bench bookkeepers handle column mapping during their review process
PayPal to Bench Features
- PayPal optimised — Trained on PayPal's multi-row layout where each transaction shows Gross, Fee, and Net amounts on separate lines with running balance with DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS parsing
- Bench formatted — Output as CSV with Date, Description, Amount — Bench bookkeepers handle column mapping during their review process
- Date conversion — Converts DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS to MM/DD/YYYY automatically
Import PayPal Data into Bench
After converting your PayPal statement with BankScan AI:
- Share BankScan AI's converted CSV files with your Bench bookkeeper via the Bench portal
- They import the data into your Bench account for categorisation and reconciliation
Common Import Issues
Bench's human bookkeepers handle most import issues. Main challenge is when bank feeds disconnect — BankScan AI serves as the backup data source for gap periods.
Import PayPal into Bench Today
Automatic date conversion (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS to MM/DD/YYYY), column mapping, and format validation.
Import PayPal to Bench Free