--- title: Release Notes (Xero) slug: citizens/release-notes-xero description: Sorry, I cannot generate an SEO description without any information from the document. However, a general SEO description could be: "Discover valuable insights and information in this document. Explore a wide range of topics to enhance your knowledge and icon: {"faIcon":"fa-solid fa-bullhorn"} docTags: GAkfyFvfFF-4ib3RkiQ33 createdAt: 2023-04-18T17:48:49.000Z --- ## 2026 :::hint{type="info"} **NOTE: **These updates are part of our October 2026 release. While you may see these features documented in our guides earlier, please note that all changes will officially go live on **October 14, 2026.** ::: ## October 2026 :::Changelog{title="October 14, 2026"} ::ChangelogItem{type="added" description="Introducing Payment Method Approvals."} ::ChangelogItem{type="improved" description="Interface refinements and usability improvements."} ::: ### New Features Added We're excited to introduce [Payment Method Approvals (Xero)](docId\:x4VhDK_iSgNzNbhD3cP_w), designed to strengthen fraud prevention and internal controls around vendor payment information. Now you can require review and approval before sensitive vendor changes, such as bank account updates, address modifications, and email changes, take effect in your payment workflows. To access this feature, please reach out to your Bank Representative. :::::ExpandableHeading **Key Benefits and Highlights** ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Controlled Vendor Changes** Add a formal approval layer for vendor bank account, address, and email updates, ensuring no sensitive change flows into payment operations without proper review. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Real-Time Payment Safeguards** While a vendor change is pending approval, payments for that vendor are automatically blocked on the Pay Bills page, preventing transactions against unverified information. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Detailed Change Comparison** Every approval request includes a Detailed Breakdown showing the exact proposed changes (additions, updates, or deletions) so approvers can make informed decisions at a glance. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Multi-Tier Approval Workflows** Configure single or multi-tier approval rules to match your organization's control requirements, with clear progress tracking at every stage. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **ERP-Synced Change Awareness** Vendor address and email changes made directly in Xero are automatically surfaced in the approval workflow, keeping your plugin and ERP data consistent. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Comprehensive Approval History & Audit Trail** Track every approval and rejection with full details (who made the decision, when, and why), giving your team a reliable record for compliance and internal review. ::: :::: ::::: ### Improvements Table headers now remain fixed in view while scrolling through long lists on the **Bank Accounts **and **Account Transfers** pages and their **History **tabs, allowing you to reference column labels without returning to the top of the page. *** ## September 2026 :::Changelog{title="September 16, 2026"} ::ChangelogItem{type="added" description="Payment Approvals is now available."} ::ChangelogItem{type="improved" description="Interface refinements and usability improvements."} ::: ### New Features Added We're pleased to announce that [Payment Approvals (Xero)](docId\:KKFx-4c7V0Sa-lu6HL1JT) is now available for Xero FISPAN Sync. This feature integrates a secure, multi-tiered payment approval workflow directly into your FISPAN Sync dashboard, giving your organization greater control over outgoing payments. :::::ExpandableHeading **Key Benefits and Highlights** ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Global and Dedicated Workflows** Apply a default workflow to all payments, or create dedicated workflows for specific bank accounts and payment methods. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Multi-Tiered Approvals** Configure up to three approval tiers, each with customizable thresholds, up to five approvers, and the number of approvals required. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Individual and Bulk Actions** Review, approve, or reject payments one at a time or in bulk (up to 1,000 at once) from the Payment Approval Request page. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Complete Audit Trail** Track every decision on the Approval History page, with export capability for record-keeping and analysis. ::: :::: ::::: ### Improvements We've made a series of enhancements across FISPAN Sync to improve usability and visual clarity: - **Refined Payment Action Log layout: **The Action Log timeline now displays with correct alignment, spacing, and styling, making it easier to track payment statuses at a glance. - **Table headers now stay visible as you scroll:** Table headers now remain fixed in view while scrolling through long lists on the Accounts Payable, History, and Vendors pages, allowing you to reference column labels without returning to the top of the page. - **Clearer labeling when no payment methods are available: **Payment method fields now display "No Method Available" when a vendor or employee has no configured payment methods, clearly indicating that no selection can be made. This applies across all payment method fields and drop-downs. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/MM6nC_bKbIkwCRqiFZqEu/0N5juJ8T701-Epnhyhu3W_rn-no-method-available-bc.png" size="30" isUploading="false" position="center" caption="Displaying No Method Available" width="666" height="214" darkWidth="666" darkHeight="214" showCaption="true"} *** ## August 2026 :::Changelog{title="August 12, 2026"} ::ChangelogItem{type="improved" description="Improved tabs alignment."} ::: ### Improvements FISPAN Sync now maintains seamless tab alignment across all display scaling and browser zoom levels, including magnification up to 200%. This update ensures a smooth, consistent navigation experience and improved accessibility for users who rely on higher screen zoom settings. *** ## July 2026 :::Changelog{title="July 15, 2026"} ::ChangelogItem{type="added" description="Introducing the New Account Transfers (A2A) experience."} ::: ### New Feature Added We are excited to introduce [Account Transfers (Xero)](docId\:HilS6edlUw5MzX5QLdsMz), a brand-new feature for the plugin. This feature allows you to seamlessly manage and execute transfers between your accounts directly within your ERP, featuring a modern interface, robust tracking tools, and enhanced operational controls. To access this feature, please reach out to your Bank Representative. :::::ExpandableHeading **Key Benefits and Highlights** ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Modern Interface** Seamlessly initiate transfers with a guided workflow, quickly select accounts and view balances, then review a comprehensive summary before final confirmation. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Proactive Overdraft Warnings** Avoid processing errors with "soft warning" alerts on the amount field and a confirmation banner on the review screen. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **History & CSV Export** Easily track transfers with a searchable, filterable history log, detailed transfer views, and CSV downloads. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Detailed Action Logs** Maintain a clear audit trail with timestamped status tracking for every transfer. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Approval-Aware Workflows** Automatically routes transfers through your existing internal Payment Approvals process before sending them to the bank. ::: :::: ::::: *** ## June 2026 :::Changelog{title="June 10, 2026"} ::ChangelogItem{type="added" description="User-level permissions improvements for admin users."} ::ChangelogItem{type="improved" description="The new Xero FISPAN Sync interface is now the default experience."} ::: ### New Feature Xero FISPAN Sync now includes enhanced user-level permission controls that provide more granular access management for administrators. The system enforces role-based permissions, ensuring that users only see and can interact with features and data appropriate to their assigned roles. ### Improved Feature Following a one-month preview period, our upgraded interface is now the default experience for all users, and the legacy interface has been retired. Simply log in to start using the upgraded features. *** ## May 2026 :::Changelog{title="May 13, 2026"} ::ChangelogItem{type="improved" description="Preview the updated Xero FISPAN Sync plugin experience."} ::: ### Enhanced Features As part of our commitment to continue delivering a better user experience, we are introducing an enhanced version of the Xero FISPAN Sync plugin with an updated interface, better performance, and expanded features. This release is available as an opt-in experience, giving you early access to explore the new look and functionality before the full rollout. The previous interface will remain accessible and supported until it is officially retired on **June 10, 2026.** *** ## April :::Changelog{title="April 08, 2026"} ::ChangelogItem{type="added" description="Enhanced user experience for FISPAN Sync with Xero."} ::: ### Improvements As part of our commitment to delivering a modern, reliable, and scalable plugin, we are excited to announce a significant upgrade to your integration experience through a new and improved user interface: **Xero FISPAN Sync.** This evolution is designed to streamline your workflow and provide a more intuitive way to manage your business needs. Clients require no action to receive this update; upon your next login, you will automatically see the new interface. # 2025 :::Changelog{title="September"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="August"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="July"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="June"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="May"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="April"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="March"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="February"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="January"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: *** ## 2024 :::Changelog{title="December"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="November"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="October"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="September"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="August"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="Previously, when a payment was processed through FISPAN Sync, the memo field would be overwritten on the Bill in QuickBooks Online. We have now resolved this issue, ensuring that the memo field is not modified once a payment has been initiated. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="July"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General improvements and bug fixes."} ::: :::Changelog{title="June"} ::ChangelogItem{type="improved" description="We've made improvements to our QuickBooks Online Bill Sync feature to enhance reliability and stability. These updates include better error handling, optimized sync performance, and increased reliability to minimize sync issues and discrepancies."} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="May"} ::ChangelogItem{type="improved" description="We've made improvements to our QuickBooks Online Vendor Sync feature to enhance reliability and stability. These updates include better error handling, optimized sync performance, and increased reliability to minimize sync issues and discrepancies."} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="April"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="March"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="February"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="January"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements. "} ::: *** ## 2023 :::Changelog{title="December"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="November"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="October"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="Previously, FISPAN Sync would show features that users may not have enabled. This would lead to confusion. As a result, we have now hidden these features unless they are enabled. "} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="On load, FISPAN Sync would show the loading bar infinitely on the Dashboard page. This issue has been resolved and the bar will now only show on initial load. "} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="When users selected bills in FISPAN Sync and then scrolled down on the page, the bills would unselect. Now, bills will persist being selected unless when the user hard refreshes the page or navigates away from this screen. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="September"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="August"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="Resolved an issue which led to users being randomly logged out when using FISPAN Sync. Users can now use FISPAN Sync without being logged out unless they are inactive. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="July"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="Resolved an issue with a query to load bills that caused FISPAN Sync pages to not load for users that had Payables enabled. "} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="Bank Accounts and ERP Accounts were not loading on the Account Matching page of the wizard. This caused the page to not show anything and users could not successfully onboard. Bank Accounts and ERP Accounts now load properly and users can match them. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="June "} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and improvements to FISPAN Sync’s performance. "} ::: :::Changelog{title="May"} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="The Pay Bills table in FISPAN Sync no longer has a large amount of empty space on the left side of each row."} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and performance improvements."} ::: :::Changelog{title="April"} ::ChangelogItem{type="added" description="For users with French set as their preferred browser language, they will be able to view FISPAN Sync in French. "} ::ChangelogItem{type="fixed" description="General bug fixes and performance improvements."} :::