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Payment gateway reconciliation

WooCommerce payment gateway reconciliation in Xero

ClearCommerce maps WooCommerce payment methods to Xero clearing accounts so Stripe, PayPal, card gateways and BACS can be treated correctly instead of being hardcoded.

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Gateway mapping

Payment method handling should not be hardcoded

Different WooCommerce payment methods need different accounting treatment. ClearCommerce lets users control whether a method creates invoice-only, invoice plus payment, daily summary treatment or is skipped.

  • Map Stripe, PayPal, card, BACS and other methods to Xero accounts
  • Keep BACS or account-term orders unpaid where required
  • Post paid retail activity through daily summaries
  • Support cleaner bank reconciliation with clearing accounts
  • Review the output before export
WooCommerce payment gateway mappings for Xero

Why gateway reconciliation is difficult

Gateways can capture payments on one date, settle on another date and deduct fees before money reaches the bank. Pushing every order directly to Xero does not automatically solve that accounting problem.

How ClearCommerce helps

ClearCommerce keeps payment method source data and Xero account mapping separate. That gives each store a controlled reconciliation workflow for retail summaries, trade invoices and gateway clearing.

Where this fits

This page sits alongside the Stripe, PayPal and BACS-specific pages so each common payment method has a clear SEO landing page and practical explanation.

Questions people ask

FAQs

Should WooCommerce payment methods map to Xero clearing accounts?

For many ecommerce businesses, yes. Clearing accounts help separate payment capture and settlement from the bank feed.

Can each WooCommerce payment method have different Xero treatment?

Yes. ClearCommerce is designed so payment method handling is controlled by mappings rather than hardcoded assumptions.

Can BACS orders be excluded from automatic paid treatment?

Yes. BACS or account-term orders can be left unpaid where that matches the real customer payment process.

Related reading

Related WooCommerce and Xero guides

Keep moving through the ClearCommerce topic cluster with practical pages about WooCommerce, Xero, VAT, refunds and payment clearing.

Stripe to Xero reconciliationPayPal to Xero reconciliationXero clearing accounts for ecommerceWooCommerce BACS orders and Xero invoicesWooCommerce daily sales summariesWooCommerce Xero VAT and refunds

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