PayPal + FreeAgent: Bridge the Gap
Need to get your PayPal UK bank statement into FreeAgent? 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 / OFX (Date, Description, Amount (single column) — FreeAgent also accepts OFX files which skip the column mapping step entirely) for FreeAgent import.
How BankScan AI Converts PayPal for FreeAgent
Convert your bank statement PDF with BankScan AI, then import the CSV into FreeAgent's bank statement upload. Dates and amounts are formatted to match FreeAgent's requirements. 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 FreeAgent
Our AI parses PayPal's layout, converts dates to DD/MM/YYYY, and outputs CSV / OFX.
Import into FreeAgent
In FreeAgent, go to Banking > select your account > Import Bank Statement. Choose CSV or OFX format, upload the file, and FreeAgent will parse the transactions automatically.
FreeAgent Import Tip
Date, Description, Amount (single column) — FreeAgent also accepts OFX files which skip the column mapping step entirely
PayPal to FreeAgent 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
- FreeAgent formatted — Output as CSV / OFX with Date, Description, Amount (single column) — FreeAgent also accepts OFX files which skip the column mapping step entirely
- Date conversion — Converts DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS to DD/MM/YYYY automatically
Import PayPal Data into FreeAgent
After converting your PayPal statement with BankScan AI:
- In FreeAgent, go to Banking > select your account > Import Bank Statement
- Choose CSV or OFX format, upload the file, and FreeAgent will parse the transactions automatically
Common Import Issues
FreeAgent can struggle with CSV files that have extra header rows or summary rows at the bottom. Ensure only transaction data rows are included.
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Automatic date conversion (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS to DD/MM/YYYY), column mapping, and format validation.
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