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Save time with direct bank feeds

Direct bank feeds provide an accurate and secure way to automatically import your bank transactions into QuickBooks.

Connecting to a direct feed will minimise duplicate transactions and save you time on manual data entry.

How to get direct bank feeds

  1. Log in to QuickBooks Online. Select Banking from the left menu
  2. Look for the ‘Future-proof your connection with direct bank feeds’ alert and select ‘Get a better connection’ Please note, if you haven’t previously added a bank in QuickBooks Online, you won’t see the ‘Future-proof your connection’ alert. Instead, select Add Account, search for your bank, and select ‘Get direct bank feeds’ to get started.
  3. Enter your account details
  • Account Name is the name given to this account with your bank (e.g. Smart Access Account)
  • Client Name is the name of the main account holder
  • Name of Organisation is the name of your company. If it’s your personal account, put your name here

4. We’ll immediately create the authorisation form. Print and sign the form

5. Scan and PDF the form (or take a clear, high-resolution photo) and email it to: intuitforms@siss.com.au

OR post it to:

SISS Data Services Pty Ltd

Locked Bag 3060

Crows Nest, NSW, 1585

Then you’ll be on your way to a better bank connection!

Tutorial on how to use setup direct bank feeds in QuickBooks Online

Set up direct bank feeds now.

Please note: do not send the form directly to your bank. Once the form is received, it takes about 4 working days for email and 10 working days if posted for everything to be set up and the data to start flowing. During this time, if you have connected an account using our standard bank

feed service, your transaction data will continue to update in QuickBooks, so you don’t need to worry about missing any transactions.

How to know when you’re connected

  • Keep an eye out in QuickBooks
  • Once the form has been processed and approved, you will see an alert in QuickBooks Online
  • If prompted in QuickBooks, connect to your new direct data feed connection
  • You will see “Direct Feed” at the beginning of your account card once your direct feed has been successfully connected

FAQs about QuickBooks direct bank feeds

Video addressing FAQ about Direct Bank Feeds in QuickBooks Online

How long does the authority form approval take?

It generally takes around 4 working days for email and around 10 working days if posted for approval.

What if the form is not correct?

We will contact you and provide you with instructions on how to resubmit.

Who needs to sign the form?

All bank account holders and required account signatories. If there are two bank account holders/authorised signatories, make sure both account holders sign the form.

What if I have more than one account connected?

You will need to follow the same process for every account one-by-one. The bank must have one authority form for each account.

What if I want to cancel the direct feed after submitting the form?

Canceling the direct feed must be communicated with the financial institution directly.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely! We use an approved bank system for transferring the data and the data is encrypted.

Who is SISS Data Services?

SISS is an established third party partner of QuickBooks Australia, who has been vetted and confirmed to meet our strict security and data protection standards. SISS provides data processing services to many banks, financial institutions, and companies like Intuit.

What about credit card accounts?

We only support transaction accounts at this stage. We hope to enable credit card account direct feeds soon.

Where can I get more help?

You can contact our customer support team here.

Which banks are supported?

  • CBA
  • ANZ
  • Westpac
  • NAB
  • St. George
  • BankSA
  • Bank of Queensland
  • Bank of Melbourne
  • Macquarie Bank
  • Bendigo Bank
  • Adelaide Bank

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