| Set up foreign currency transactions |
Description | If you trade with companies based overseas, you can set up currencies. NOTE: This is a premium feature. See Growing your business with Sage to learn more about upgrading your subscription. |
Resolution | Before you start processing different currencies, you need to - Enable foreign currency transactions
- Enter the currency in your contact records
Enable foreign currency transactions- Go to Settings, then Business Settings. In the Financial Settings section, click Currencies.
- Select Enable Foreign Currency Transactions.
- To use the latest ECB exchange rates, keep the Use Live Exchange Rates box checked.
NOTE: If you don't use live rates, enter the rates manually here or when posting transactions. We offer three currencies: Euro (EUR), Pound Sterling (GBP), and US Dollar (USD). For other currencies you can set up manually, visit the Euro foreign exchange reference.
- To add a new currency, use the drop-down list to choose the currency you want.
- Check or enter the following information:
- Bank Charges Ledger Account: This is the nominal ledger account used for any bank charges you incur. You can Create a new ledger account if needed
- Exchange Rate Gains and Losses Ledger Account:
If the exchange rate changes between invoice creation and payment, the difference gets posted to this ledger account
- Select Save.
You’ve successfully enabled foreign currency transactions and chosen your currencies.
Enter the currency in your contact records- Go to Contacts and select Customers or Suppliers. Then select the required contact.
- Go to the Options tab and click the edit (pencil) icon in the Account Details section.
- Select Currency. Choose the required currency.
- If the contact is VAT registered, enter their VAT number and ensure the address shows the correct country.
- Select Save.
NOTE: If you’ve already entered transactions on an existing contact record, you can’t change the currency. Instead, you need to Create a new customer or supplier contact and set the currency accordingly.
Recording foreign transactionsYou’re now ready to Process foreign currency transactions.
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