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Statements and transaction imports

Use Import all only for distinct source movements

Review every possible duplicate before applying a broad inclusion decision.

Updated 2026-11-11

Import all in the possible-duplicate notice includes that candidate set. Use it only when every candidate is a separate real movement that should be added despite matching an existing date and amount.

  1. Compare the candidate set with the original bank statement or export.
  2. Check references and receipts for repeated-looking purchases and confirm the number of distinct movements.
  3. Apply Import all only if the same inclusion decision is supported throughout the set.

A file from a different download date can still repeat the same bank transactions. A new filename or export time does not make those movements new.

Use individual decisions for uncertainty

When some candidates repeat existing activity and others are separate, decide each row. The broad control should not be used to clear an undecided count without examining what it contains.

After committing, compare the imported count and totals with the statement and existing account coverage. If you discover that repeated rows were included, inspect the batch’s rollback and correction options promptly. Protected rows may remain if someone has already reviewed, matched or otherwise worked on them, so avoid posting questionable duplicates while investigating.

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