What you will get from this guide
Stripe payouts are net transfers. The accounting-relevant detail is in the payout and balance transaction exports: fees, refunds, and disputes.
Use this workflow to keep a clean CSV export and reconcile it against your bank statement payouts.
Step-by-step
1. Export payout and balance transactions
Use Stripe exports to capture gross, fees, refunds, and payout IDs. These identifiers help you match to bank statement net payouts.
2. Keep fees and refunds as separate lines
Avoid lumping everything into one net amount. A fee breakdown makes reconciliation and tax reporting easier.
3. Import using an accounting profile
If you need a standardized layout, export with a DATEV/Lexoffice profile so columns align with your accounting tool.
German original (more detail)
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