Automated feeds import all your bank account, credit card and PayPal transactions directly into your accounting software
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Xero Accounting Software
The Cumberland has partnered with Xero Accounting Software to help you manage your accounts
HOW IT WORKS
If you have a Cumberland Business current account you can sign up for the Xero direct bank feed and have your transactions sent automatically to your Xero account, every working day. This will give you an up to date view of your financial position and save you time reconciling your accounts
Accounting dashboard
The Dashboard provides a complete view of your business financials. See real-time bank balances, invoices, bills and expense claims
Online invoicing
Create and send custom invoices within your accounting software. Payments, returns and credits are tracked automatically
Security
Your data is sent using an encrypted connection directly between the Cumberland and Xero. No other third parties are involved
Accounts
Cumberland business current accounts and business savings accounts can be sent in the direct bank feed
Fees
Unlike some other banks, the Cumberland doesn’t charge you for using this service. You may have to pay subscription fees to Xero
The App
Using the Xero app, businesses have all their financial data at their fingertips with the ability to reconcile any accounts as well as create smart reports and invoices
SETTING UP
A simple sign up process with Xero provides the authority for The Cumberland to send business banking and business savings account transaction information direct, every working day. Businesses can also provide their accountant or bookkeeper with access to financial information via the online interface, allowing them to work together with their accountants to closely manage financial performance
How long before I start to receive the feed?
Once you’re set up, your transactions will appear in Xero every working day morning (Monday – Saturday) for as long as you want to receive them
What about historical transactions?
Transactions from before you had the feed in place won’t be sent to Xero, you’ll need to input these manually
How do I start using the direct bank feed?
Setting up is simple – just visit the Xero website
We’re proud to be the only building society in the UK to offer a business bank account, and now we can offer our business customers direct feed integration into Xero, which significantly enhances our already innovative business banking platform
Support
Xero queries
If you have questions about the Xero software or need technical advice regarding your direct bank feed, please email bankfeeds@xero.com
Account queries
If you have queries about your Cumberland accounts or the transactions showing in your Xero account, please telephone the Contact Team on 01228 403 141
How do I cancel my direct bank feed?
Please email bankfeeds@xero.com to request that your feed be stopped
FAQs
- What is the Xero direct bank feed?The Cumberland has integrated with Xero Accounting Software to help you manage your accounts. If you have a Cumberland Business current account you can sign up for the Xero direct bank feed and have your transactions sent automatically to your Xero account, every working day. This will give you an up to date view of your financial position and save you time reconciling your accounts.
- How secure are Xero direct bank feeds?Your data is sent using an encrypted connection directly between the Cumberland and Xero. No other third parties are involved.
- Which Cumberland accounts can I include in the direct bank feed?Cumberland business current accounts and business savings accounts can be sent in the direct bank feed.
- What are the fees?Unlike some other banks, the Cumberland doesn’t charge you for using this service. You may have to pay subscription fees to Xero.
- How do I start using the direct bank feed?Setting up is simple – just visit the XERO website
- Once I’ve applied, how long before I start to receive the feed?It typically takes around 5 days to set up the feed. Xero will contact you to confirm when your feed will go live.
- How often will the feed update my transaction data in Xero?Once you’re set up, your transactions will appear in Xero every working day morning (Monday – Saturday) for as long as you want to receive them.
- What about historical transactions?Transactions from before you had the feed in place won’t be sent to Xero, you’ll need to input these manually.