Connect to Xero API in Minutes

Stop building Xero integrations from scratch. Bindbee gives you a single API to sync employee data, payroll runs, time off, timesheets, and more from Xero—without the maintenance headaches.

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What Data You Get from Xero

Bindbee normalizes Xero's data into unified models. One integration, consistent data structure across Xero and 60+ other HR systems.

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How It Works

Your Customer Connects

Your end-user authenticates their Xero account via Magic Link—our drop-in auth component. Takes about 5 minutes.

Bindbee Syncs Data

We pull data from Xero and normalize it to unified models with automatic incremental syncs. Initial sync completes in minutes.

You Access via API

One REST API for Xero and 65+ other HR and payroll systems. Same endpoints, same data structure.

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Why Use Bindbee Instead of Xero's Native API?
Building directly with Xero's API means learning their specific data model, handling OAuth 2.0 token refresh, managing rate limits, and maintaining the integration forever. With Bindbee, you integrate once and support Xero plus 60+ other HR and payroll systems.
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Native Xero API
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Setup time
4-8 weeks
< 1 day
Maintenance
Ongoing
Zero maintenance
Data model
Xero-specific
Unified across 65+ systems
Auth handling
You build OAuth 2.0
We handle
Rate limiting
You manage
We handle
Webhooks
Complex setup
Built-in
Payroll + HR data
Separate endpoints
Unified model
SOC 2 / HIPAA
Your responsibility
Included

Connecting to Xero

Customers authenticate effortlessly via Magic Link, with an embeddable SDK that enables seamless, in-app connections.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to set up Xero with Bindbee?

Most customers complete setup in under 10 minutes. Your end-user authenticates via Magic Link, and initial data sync begins immediately. No API keys or manual configuration required from the end-user.

Does Bindbee support Xero custom fields?

Yes. Enable include_custom_fields=true in your API requests. Custom fields appear in the custom_fields object with their original field names from Xero.

How often does Bindbee sync data from Xero?

After initial sync, Bindbee runs incremental syncs automatically. Frequency depends on your plan. You can also trigger manual syncs via the API or dashboard.

Can I write data back to Xero?

Yes. Bindbee supports creating timesheet entries in Xero. You can submit timesheet data with employee ID, start time, and end time. See our write-back documentation for details.

Does Bindbee support both Xero (International) and Xero AU?

Yes. Bindbee has separate integrations for Xero and Xero AU, each optimized for the respective regional payroll and compliance requirements.

Can I access pay stubs and payroll data from Xero?

Yes. Bindbee syncs full payroll run data from Xero including gross pay, net pay, taxes, pay period dates, and check dates through the Employee Payroll Run model.

Are tax withholdings available from Xero?

Yes. The taxes array in the Employee Payroll Run model contains tax withholding amounts and names from Xero payroll runs.

Can I sync PTO balances from Xero?

Yes. The Time Off Balance model shows current available balance by policy type (vacation, sick leave, etc.). Time Off requests include status, amount, and date ranges.

How do I handle Xero rate limits?

You don't. Bindbee manages rate limiting with Xero's API internally. We cache data and handle retries automatically, so you never hit Xero's rate limits.

What happens if Xero's API is down?

Bindbee caches synced data, so your API calls continue working even during Xero outages. We retry failed syncs automatically and notify you of persistent issues via webhooks.

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