Read-only. ClearSpend reads from Xero. It never posts or edits transactions in your Xero file.
What you get
You can also export reconciled transactions from ClearSpend in Xero’s bank-statement import format — useful when you want to bring matched spend back into Xero manually.
Who can connect
Owners and Admins can connect and disconnect Xero. See Roles and permissions. You need a Xero login with permission to authorize third-party apps for the organisations you select.Connect Xero
1
Open Integrations
Go to Integrations in the sidebar.
2
Find Xero
Locate the Xero card under Track Spend.
3
Click Connect
Click Connect. You are redirected to Xero’s sign-in screen.
4
Sign in and grant access
Sign in and allow ClearSpend to read accounting data. You can authorize more than one Xero organisation in a single login.
5
Pick organisations to sync
ClearSpend shows every organisation you authorized. Select the ones you want to import, then confirm. A first sync starts automatically for your selection.
6
Check Integrations
When sync completes, the Xero card shows linked organisations and last sync time.
Multiple Xero organisations
Xero often holds separate books per entity or region. During setup you choose which organisations ClearSpend should sync — you are not required to import all of them. Each selected organisation appears on the Xero card on Integrations. Run Sync now on any row to refresh that organisation’s data.After you’re connected
Progress appears in the Activity log.
Export to Xero format
On Transactions, use Export and choose Xero — bank statement import. ClearSpend downloads a CSV shaped for Xero’s bank-statement import — handy when you want to move reconciled spend back into Xero on your own schedule.How it fits your workflow
- Xero brings in bills and spend already in your accounting file.
- Gmail, Drive, or upload adds invoice PDFs and receipts.
- Transactions highlights what still needs proof.
Common questions
Does ClearSpend write back to Xero?
Does ClearSpend write back to Xero?
No. The integration is read-only. Export gives you a file you can import into Xero yourself if you choose.
Can I add another Xero organisation later?
Can I add another Xero organisation later?
Reconnect Xero or run through setup again to authorize additional organisations, then include them in your selection.
How is Xero different from Plaid?
How is Xero different from Plaid?
Xero reflects what is already in your accounting file. Plaid pulls live card and bank feeds. Teams often use Xero when books are the source of truth and Plaid when they need real-time card data.