finAPI bank connection: incoming payments find their invoice
Connect your business account to ZEP via finAPI and stop searching through bank statements. In open item reconciliation, bank transactions appear next to open invoices. ZEP suggests the matching invoice for every incoming payment and shows how certain the match is. One click, and the payment is documented on the invoice.
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Benefits of the finAPI bank connection
From bank statement to paid invoice, without manual work on payment references.
Bank transactions automatically in ZEP
- The business account is connected to ZEP via finAPI, and transactions appear in open item reconciliation
- ZEP shows the account status and balance directly in the overview
- Bank credentials stay with finAPI, ZEP never sees them
Matching invoice by suggestion
- ZEP suggests the matching invoice for every incoming payment and rates the match
- Three levels show how clear the match is: Certain, Review, No match
- Accept certain matches in bulk and review all others individually
Open items at a glance
- Open, partially paid and overdue invoices appear on the same screen next to the transactions
- Every accepted payment is recorded in the invoice's payment documentation
- Document payments without a bank transaction, such as early payment discounts, directly there
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How to set up the finAPI bank connection
Connect your business account to ZEP
An administrator connects the business checking account in ZEP under Administration > My Company > Bank Accounts. Signing in to the bank and granting access take place in a separate finAPI window, and ZEP never sees the credentials.
The transactions then appear in open item reconciliation under Billing. There you go through the incoming payments and accept the suggested invoice, assign a different one or set the transaction aside. Only what you confirm is booked.
You can find all setup details in our Help Center.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers about the finAPI bank connection.
Who is the finAPI bank connection suitable for?
The bank connection is suitable for companies that regularly match incoming payments to their own invoices and want to stop searching through bank statements. It is included in ZEP as soon as invoices are created in ZEP.
Which accounts can be connected?
Business checking accounts can be connected. Savings accounts, credit cards and securities accounts are not offered. Matching is done against your outgoing invoices, so open item reconciliation requires invoicing.
Does ZEP see my bank credentials?
No. Sign-in and authorization take place in the finAPI window, which ZEP merely opens. At most, ZEP passes on the IBAN so that finAPI can preselect the right bank. The transactions themselves are stored in your tenant's database, hosted in Germany.
Does ZEP book incoming payments to the invoice automatically?
No. ZEP suggests the matching invoice for every incoming payment and rates the match as Certain, Review or No match. A payment is only booked once you accept the suggestion, individually or in bulk for certain matches. Nothing changes without your confirmation.
How does the finAPI bank connection link my account to ZEP?
An administrator connects the business checking account to ZEP via finAPI. Signing in to the bank takes place in a separate finAPI window, and ZEP never sees the bank credentials. ZEP then shows the account status and balance, and the transactions appear in open item reconciliation.
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