PocketSmith supports several different kinds of accounts to allow you to choose the best way to import or input your transaction data. From the Account Summary page, you can add bank feed accounts, offline accounts, cash accounts, or, scenario-only accounts.
In this guide, we'll give an overview of each kind of account, and how to add them.
Add a new bank feed account
Accounts are automatically created in PocketSmith when you add your bank feed and then link your bank accounts to PocketSmith. To learn how to add a bank feed and establish your accounts please see: Adding a bank feed and establishing your accounts
Add a new offline account using a bank file
Accounts are automatically created in PocketSmith when you first import your transactions with a bank file. To learn more about setting up an account with a bank file, head over to Importing bank files into PocketSmith.
If you're moving to PocketSmith from another personal finance application you might have an exported file you wish to import to PocketSmith to add to one your existing accounts or to create a new account with. Have a look at Moving to PocketSmith to see if we have a custom import tool available to use.
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Add a cash account
If you frequently use cash to pay for things you may wish to create a cash account. To learn how to add a cash account from the Account Summary page check out: Steps to add a cash account
Add a scenario-only account
If you don't want to bring any transactions into PocketSmith, you are still able to manage your finances by setting up manual balances and using the budget and forecast features. To learn how to add a scenario-only account from the Account Summary page check out: Steps to add a scenario-only account