How Can You Connect Your Bank Account in Zoho Books for Real-Time Reconciliation?

How Can You Connect Your Bank Account in Zoho Books for Real-Time Reconciliation?


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Zoho Books allows direct bank integration or manual statement upload to automatically fetch transactions and reconcile them with your books.

  1. Connect Bank Account:

    • Go to Banking → + Connect Bank/Wallet.

    • Choose your bank or manually import statements (CSV, PDF, or OFX).

  1. Match Transactions:

    • Zoho auto-matches incoming/outgoing bank entries with invoices, bills, or journal entries.

    • Approve or manually match where needed.

  1. Create Bank Rules:

    • Automate transaction categorization using conditions (e.g., “IF description contains Uber → Mark as Travel Expense”).

  1. Reconcile Statements:

    • Periodically verify and reconcile bank balances with Zoho Books records.

Why This Workflow Matters:
Real-time banking eliminates manual entry, improves cash visibility, and ensures financial records are accurate and audit-ready.