Setting Up Bank Accounts
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Before you can import bank statements, you need to create at least one Account in Circlevine. An account represents a real-world bank account or cash fund.
Account Types
Circlevine supports two types of accounts:
Bank Account
Use this for accounts where you upload CSV bank statements. This is the most common type. - Transactions are imported via file upload. - Supports automatic column mapping and deduplication.
Cash Account
Use this for petty cash, cash-in-hand, or any fund where there is no bank statement. - Transactions are entered manually via a spreadsheet-style interface. - Ideal for tracking cash collections at events.
Creating an Account
- Navigate to Transactions → Accounts in the sidebar.
- Click Create Account.
- Fill in:
- Name — A descriptive name (e.g., "FNB Cheque Account", "Petty Cash").
- Type — Bank or Cash.
- Bank Name — (Optional) The name of your bank (e.g., "First National Bank").
- Account Number — (Optional) For your own reference.
- Description — (Optional) Any notes about this account.
- Click Save.
Multiple Accounts
Most organisations will have at least one bank account. Larger clubs may have several — for example, a main operating account and a savings account. Circlevine handles multiple accounts seamlessly:
- Each bank statement upload is linked to a specific account.
- Dashboard widgets can filter by account or show data across all accounts.
- Reports can be broken down by account.
- Inter-account transfers can be tracked (see the Transactions guide for details).