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How to Unreconcile a Transaction in Xero

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to reverse a reconciled bank transaction in Xero.

Quick summary

To unreconcile a transaction in Xero, navigate to the relevant bank account, open the matched transaction, and use the Options menu to reverse the reconciliation instantly. This process lets accountants and bookkeepers correct bank reconciliation errors without permanently losing transaction data.


Steps

  1. On Xero's main dashboard, find and open a bank account.
  2. Select the specific transaction you wish to unreconcile.
  3. Click Options at the top-right corner of the transaction view.
  4. Tap Unreconcile from the dropdown menu to proceed.
  5. Click OK to accept the terms and confirm your request.
  6. The selected Xero transaction in your bank account will be unreconciled instantly.

📌 Why this matters

Unreconciling a transaction in Xero is a critical accounting function that allows finance teams to correct mismatched or incorrectly matched bank entries without disrupting the entire reconciliation history. Xero's built-in unreconcile feature gives bookkeepers and accountants granular control over bank transaction matching, reducing the risk of reporting errors. This capability is especially valuable during month-end close or audit preparation, when transaction accuracy directly impacts financial statement integrity. By enabling quick reversal of reconciled entries, Xero helps businesses maintain clean, audit-ready books with minimal manual effort.
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