Amex → Ynab Import

🚀 Import Your AMEX Germany Transactions to YNAB in Seconds

Stop manually entering transactions from your American Express Germany credit card into YNAB. This extension automates the entire process while keeping your financial data private and secure.

✨ KEY FEATURES
• One-Click Import – Click the extension icon, and your transactions flow into YNAB automatically
• Lightning Fast – Import weeks of transactions in under 10 seconds
• 100% Private – All processing happens locally in your browser, never on external servers
• Smart Duplicate Detection – Automatically skips transactions you've already imported
• Pending Transaction Handling – Intelligently matches pending transactions when they post
• Preserves Your Work – Keeps categories, memos, and flags when pending transactions are posted
• Auto Cleanup – Removes stale pending transactions automatically

🎯 WHO IS THIS FOR?
• YNAB users with American Express Germany credit cards
• Anyone tired of manual transaction entry
• Users who want accurate budgets without the tedious work
• Privacy-conscious individuals who want local-only processing

📋 HOW IT WORKS
1. Install the extension
2. Get your YNAB Personal Access Token (from YNAB Developer Settings)
3. Enter your YNAB API token and select your budget in the extension
4. Log in to American Express Germany website
5. Click the extension icon and hit "Start Import"
6. Watch your transactions flow into YNAB automatically

⚙️ REQUIREMENTS
• Active YNAB subscription
• American Express Germany credit card account
• YNAB Personal Access Token (free to create)

🌍 REGIONAL AVAILABILITY
This extension is designed specifically for American Express Germany (global.americanexpress.com). It does not support other AMEX regions.

⚡ WHAT GETS IMPORTED
• Posted transactions (configurable date range)
• Pending transactions
• Transaction amounts (automatically converted to YNAB format)
• Merchant/payee names
• Transaction dates
• Proper account assignments

🛡️ FREE TIER
The extension includes a free tier that allows importing the last 7 days of transactions. Perfect for trying out the extension or for users who import frequently.

🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY
Your financial data never leaves your control:
• All transaction processing happens locally in your browser
• YNAB credentials stored only on your device (never synced or uploaded)
• No external servers, no tracking, no analytics, no data collection
• Direct communication with YNAB API only

⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with American Express or YNAB (You Need A Budget). Use at your own risk.