xero_contactsSync Xero to PostgreSQL
No Code Required
Codeless Sync auto-creates your PostgreSQL tables and keeps your Xero data in sync — works with Supabase, Neon, AWS RDS, Railway and more.
Free plan included • No credit card required • Works with any PostgreSQL database
Skip the Boilerplate, Keep the Control
Forget multi-tenant connection management and 60-req/min rate limit workarounds — Codeless Sync streams your Xero data into PostgreSQL automatically.
5-Minute Setup
Connect via Xero OAuth in one click and sync to PostgreSQL in under 5 minutes — CLS handles tenant selection and token refresh.
Full Historical Backfill
Backfill every Xero contact, invoice, and payment into your PostgreSQL database across all your organisations. CLS pages through the API within the 60-req/min limit.
Scheduled Syncing
Schedule automatic syncs to keep your PostgreSQL tables current. CLS uses Modified-Since headers for efficient incremental updates.
Zero Maintenance
No OAuth token refresh code or multi-tenant management. CLS handles tenant switching, rate limiting, and writes to your PostgreSQL tables automatically.
Not just Xero — also supports Stripe, QuickBooks, Paddle. Works with Supabase, Neon, Railway, AWS RDS, and any PostgreSQL database. See all platforms
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Providers
Xero, Stripe, QuickBooks & Paddle — all from one dashboard
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Databases
PostgreSQL, Supabase, Neon, AWS RDS, Railway & more
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Xero Data Types
Contacts, invoices, payments & 6 more Xero tables
5 min
Setup
Authorize Xero, paste PostgreSQL connection string, auto-create & sync
Why Xero + PostgreSQL?
Full SQL access to your Xero accounting data on any PostgreSQL host. Run reports, build dashboards, and JOIN Xero contacts and invoices with your application data — without writing custom API integrations or managing webhook endpoints.
With no vendor lock-in, you choose the PostgreSQL provider that fits your needs. Migrate between Supabase, Neon, Railway, AWS RDS, or self-hosted PostgreSQL at any time without changing your sync configuration.
A typical setup: a developer pastes their PostgreSQL connection string, authorises Xero via OAuth, selects contacts and invoices to sync, and starts running SQL joins between Xero data and their existing application tables.
Exploring other options? See how Codeless Sync works with Xero to Supabase, Stripe to PostgreSQL, and Xero to Neon.
How Codeless Sync Handles the Xero-to-PostgreSQL Pipeline
Xero presents a distinctive set of API challenges: tenant-scoped OAuth tokens that require organisation IDs in every request, a strict 60-requests-per-minute rate limit, token disconnections when organisations revoke access, and multi-currency amounts that need separate column mapping. Building this integration from scratch requires weeks of careful backend work. Codeless Sync handles all of it behind a single OAuth authorisation flow.
Because Codeless Sync targets generic PostgreSQL, your Xero data lands in whatever database you choose — Supabase, Neon, Railway, AWS RDS, or a self-hosted instance. Switch providers at any time by updating the connection string. Your Xero pipeline is provider-agnostic and portable.
Each sync writes records using upserts keyed on Xero entity IDs. Full syncs are safe to re-run at any time without creating duplicates. Incremental syncs use Xero's If-Modified-Since headers to pull only changed records, keeping API usage efficient for routine scheduled operations. Contacts, invoices, payments, credit notes, bank transactions, and other entity types are mapped to properly typed PostgreSQL columns.
Once your Xero data is in PostgreSQL, the full SQL ecosystem opens up. Create views that join invoices with contacts to calculate aging receivables. Write queries that aggregate payments by month for cash flow analysis. Use window functions to track revenue trends over time. Connect BI tools like Metabase, Grafana, or Tableau directly to your PostgreSQL database for visual financial dashboards — no Xero API calls needed.
For businesses with multiple Xero organisations — whether subsidiaries, client accounts, or regional offices — each organisation gets its own OAuth connection and sync configuration. Data stays logically separated in distinct table sets within the same database. Cross-entity reporting is a SQL JOIN away, enabling consolidated financial views that Xero does not offer natively.
Works with your PostgreSQL database
Xero data synced to popular PostgreSQL platforms and many more
How It Works
Connect Xero via OAuth, paste your PostgreSQL connection string, and auto-create financial tables in minutes.
Connect PostgreSQL
Paste your PostgreSQL connection string. We verify the connection instantly.
Connect Xero
Authorize read-only access to your Xero organisation. One-click OAuth setup.
Auto-Create Table
One click creates properly typed Xero financial tables in your PostgreSQL database — multi-currency and tracking category columns included.
Sync
Run a full Xero backfill or set up scheduled syncs. Rate limit handling is automatic — no 60-req/min worries for your PostgreSQL tables.
What Xero Data Can You Sync?
Contacts, invoices, bank transactions, and more — every Xero entity syncs to PostgreSQL with typed columns ready for multi-org analysis.
Contacts
Customer and supplier names, emails, addresses, and tax info
contact_id, name, email_address, is_customer, is_supplier, contact_status, updated_date_utc
Invoices
Line items, amounts, due dates, and payment statuses
invoice_id, contact_id, type, status, total, amount_due, due_date, date
Payments
Payment amounts, dates, references, and allocated invoices
payment_id, invoice_id, amount, date, reference, status, payment_type
Accounts
Chart of accounts with types, codes, and tax rates
account_id, name, code, type, status, tax_type, enable_payments_to_account
Bank Transactions
Spend and receive transactions with line items and bank accounts
bank_transaction_id, type, contact_id, total, date, status, bank_account_id
Credit Notes
Credit amounts, allocations, line items, and statuses
credit_note_id, contact_id, type, status, total, remaining_credit, date
Items
Products and services with purchase/sale prices and codes
item_id, code, name, description, purchase_price, sale_price, is_tracked
Purchase Orders
Order line items, delivery dates, and supplier details
purchase_order_id, contact_id, status, total, date, delivery_date
Journals
Manual journal entries with debit/credit line items
journal_id, journal_date, journal_number, reference, source_type
More Xero data types are being added regularly. View SQL templates for full column details.
Xero Webhooks vs Codeless Sync
Xero webhooks notify but don't deliver payloads — you still need API calls. Codeless Sync fetches and writes everything to PostgreSQL in one step.
| Feature | Xero Webhooks | Codeless Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Configure OAuth 2.0, manage tenant connections, handle pagination | 5 minutes to your PostgreSQL database |
| Code required | OAuth flow, tenant selection, modified-since polling | None |
| Schema management | Manual SQL migrations for each Xero entity | Auto-created tables in your PostgreSQL project |
| Historical data | Paginate all records, respect 60 requests/minute rate limit | Full backfill into PostgreSQL on first sync |
| Error handling | Handle rate limits (60/min), token expiry, multi-tenant errors | Built-in retries and logging |
| Maintenance | Refresh tokens, handle tenant disconnections, update for API changes | Zero — PostgreSQL tables update automatically |
Need real-time event handling (e.g., sending emails on new subscriptions)? Use webhooks for that.
Need queryable Xero data in your PostgreSQL database? That is what Codeless Sync is for.
What You Can Do With Xero Data in PostgreSQL
With Xero financial data synced to PostgreSQL, multi-org reporting and client dashboards become straightforward SQL queries.
Customer dashboards
Join Xero contact data with your users table to build accounting dashboards powered by standard SQL queries.
Revenue analytics
Run SQL aggregations on Xero invoices, payments, and bank transactions directly in your PostgreSQL database — no Modified-Since polling or rate limit workarounds.
Churn analysis
Query Xero contact payment history, overdue invoices, and credit note patterns in your PostgreSQL database to identify at-risk clients across organisations.
Admin tools
Build internal tools that read from synced Stripe tables instead of calling the Stripe API on every request.
More Than Just Xero to PostgreSQL
Codeless Sync supports multiple providers and PostgreSQL platforms. Start with Xero, expand whenever you need.
Sync from Xero and other providers
- Xero — your active financial sync
- Stripe — add billing data next
- QuickBooks — US accounting alternative
- Paddle — subscription billing data
Sync to any PostgreSQL-compatible database
- Supabase — open-source Firebase alternative
- Neon — serverless PostgreSQL
- Railway, Render, Heroku Postgres
- AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL, Azure
Any PostgreSQL database with a connection string works. Multi-org Xero setups get separate sync configurations per tenant in PostgreSQL. See all platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Codeless Sync modify my Xero account?
No. Codeless Sync uses read-only API access. We only read data from Xero and write it to your PostgreSQL database. Your Xero account is never modified.
Which PostgreSQL providers are supported?
Codeless Sync works with any PostgreSQL database that accepts a standard connection string — including Supabase, Neon, AWS RDS, Railway, Heroku Postgres, and self-hosted instances.
How often can I sync my Xero data to PostgreSQL?
Free users can trigger manual syncs at any time. Paid plans include automated scheduled syncs that run hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly, so your PostgreSQL tables stay up to date without any manual work.
What happens if my PostgreSQL database already has a Xero table?
Codeless Sync checks for an existing table during setup. If the table already exists with a compatible schema, it will use it. If it does not exist, Auto-Create Table will create it for you in one click.
Can I sync multiple Xero data types at once?
Yes. You create a separate sync configuration for each data type (customers, invoices, subscriptions, etc.). Each configuration syncs independently, so you can choose exactly what data lands in your PostgreSQL database.
Does CLS sync Xero attachments and files?
CLS syncs structured data (contacts, invoices, payments, etc.). File attachments are not synced — only their metadata references.
Can I sync Xero data from multiple organisations into one database?
Yes. Create a separate sync configuration per Xero organisation. Each gets its own set of tables in your PostgreSQL database.
Does CLS sync Xero tracking categories as queryable columns?
Tracking categories are synced as part of the record metadata, so you can filter and group records by category using SQL.
Can I add custom PostgreSQL indexes to synced Xero tables for faster queries?
Yes. Synced tables are standard PostgreSQL tables — you can add indexes, views, and triggers as needed.
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