Bank Feed
Overview
The Bank Feed displays transactions imported from your connected bank accounts. You can categorise, match, and reconcile these transactions against your invoices, expenses, and purchase orders.
Bank Feed Dashboard
Analysis Cards
| Card | Colour | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All | Default | Total number of feed transactions |
| Pending | Amber | Transactions awaiting categorisation |
| Categorised | Green | Transactions assigned to a chart account |
| Matched | Blue | Transactions matched to an invoice/expense/purchase |
| Excluded | Grey | Transactions marked as not relevant |
Filtering
Filter transactions using the filter controls:
- By Connection: Filter by specific bank connection
- By Status: Pending, Categorised, Matched, or Excluded
- By Type: Filter by transaction type (credit/debit)
Categorising Transactions
How to Categorise a Transaction
- Click on a pending transaction to open the categorisation form.
- Choose a categorisation mode:
Mode 1: Categorise
Assign the transaction to a chart of account:
- Select the target Account from the dropdown (grouped by type: Expenses, Income, Assets, Liabilities).
- Optionally create a rule from this categorisation for future auto-matching.
Mode 2: Tag as Invoice Payment
Match the transaction to an outstanding invoice:
- Select the Invoice from the dropdown.
- Specify partial payment if applicable.
- The transaction is linked as a payment.
Mode 3: Tag as Expense Payment
Match the transaction to an outstanding expense/bill:
- Select the Expense from the dropdown.
- Record payment details.
Mode 4: Tag as Purchase Payment
Match the transaction to an outstanding purchase order:
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Select the Purchase from the dropdown.
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Record payment allocation.
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Click Save to apply.
Creating Rules from Transactions
When categorising a transaction, you can create a reusable rule:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Match Type | merchant_name, description, category, or amount_range |
| Operator | contains, equals, starts_with, ends_with, or regex |
| Transaction Type | credit, debit, or both |
| Priority | 0-100 (higher priority checked first) |
See Categorisation Rules for more details.
Bulk Actions
- Select multiple transactions using checkboxes (or "Select All").
- Choose a bulk action:
- Categorise - Apply the same category to all selected
- Create Rule - Create a matching rule from the selection
AI Categorisation
Click the AI Categorise button to automatically categorise transactions using machine learning. ABBPay suggests the most appropriate chart of accounts based on transaction patterns.
Transaction Statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Pending | Awaiting categorisation or matching |
| Categorised | Assigned to a chart of account |
| Matched | Linked to an invoice, expense, or purchase |
| Excluded | Marked as irrelevant (not included in reports) |