Can I sync American Express to YNAB automatically?
Yes — when American Express is listed under France in BudgetSyncer, you can authorize it through PSD2 open banking and map accounts to YNAB. Transactions import on a schedule without CSV exports.
France
Sync American Express transactions to YNAB
American Express is available for automatic YNAB sync in France through BudgetSyncer and Enable Banking. Authorize via your bank's PSD2 consent screen — no CSV exports, no passwords stored by BudgetSyncer.
Connect American Express to YNAB
Next step: create a free account, then connect YNAB and authorize American Express. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial. 4.99€/mo · 7-day free trial · Cancel anytime · No credit card required to explore.
Before you subscribe
Answers that help you decide whether American Express fits your YNAB workflow.
- Will my account work?
- American Express appears in BudgetSyncer’s open-banking list for France. After you authorize, you map the accounts your bank returns to YNAB. Credit card accounts can sync where your bank exposes them through open banking. Availability varies by bank and country — confirm the accounts returned after you authorize.
- What happens after signup?
- Create a free BudgetSyncer account, connect YNAB with OAuth, choose France, select American Express, authorize on your bank’s PSD2 screen, then map accounts. Create a free account to browse supported banks and connect YNAB. Subscribe on the website or in the BudgetSyncer iOS app to link a bank and sync — new subscribers get a 7-day free trial.
- How often will transactions arrive?
- Transactions sync automatically on your chosen schedule (default twice per day; you can add or change sync times on the connections page). Exact local times are shown for your timezone. You can also start a manual sync anytime from BudgetSyncer. With Enable Banking there is no separate daily limit on user-triggered syncs (banks may still delay publishing transactions).
- Will I need to reconnect?
- Yes, eventually — your bank’s open-banking consent typically lasts about 180 days. BudgetSyncer prompts you when consent needs renewing; you sign in at the bank again and keep the same YNAB mapping.
- What will it cost?
- 4.99€/mo · 7-day free trial · Cancel anytime · No credit card required to explore. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial.
YNAB Direct Import
YNAB Direct Import (Plaid) only covers select banks in France — many users still CSV-import from American Express. BudgetSyncer uses open banking where American Express is listed in Enable Banking.
How to connect
- Create a free BudgetSyncer account and connect your YNAB plan with OAuth.
- Choose France in the bank picker and select American Express from the institution list (or use the button above to carry your selection through signup).
- Authorize via your bank's secure PSD2 flow and map accounts to YNAB.
- Subscribe to enable scheduled sync — transactions import on your schedule.
Technical institution details
Identifiers from Enable Banking for American Express in France. Most people can skip this section.
- Institution ID
- eb:FR:American Express
- BIC
- AECFFR21XXX
- Countries
- France
FAQ
Does YNAB Direct Import support American Express?
YNAB Direct Import (Plaid) only covers select banks in France — many users still CSV-import from American Express. BudgetSyncer uses open banking where American Express is listed in Enable Banking.
How much transaction history does American Express provide?
History depth depends on American Express's open-banking API. BudgetSyncer imports what the bank makes available on each sync.
Is BudgetSyncer official YNAB?
No. BudgetSyncer is an independent product that uses the YNAB API with your permission. YNAB and You Need A Budget are trademarks of YNAB; BudgetSyncer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YNAB.