
Connect Commsec to Actual Budget
Sync your portfolio balances and trades to Actual Budget through its built-in SimpleFIN bank sync.
Secure read-only connectionSimple per-connection pricing
Features
From
Commsec
- Secure read-only connection with automatic portfolio syncing
- Account balances, holdings, and positions
- Trade history, dividends, and corporate actions
To
Actual Budget
- Works with any hosted Actual server, including self-hosted and PikaPods
- Syncs through the SimpleFIN bank sync built into Actual, no scripts or browser extensions needed
- Run Bank Sync in Actual whenever you want fresh data
- Customize payees and descriptions with bank account rules
- Secure, read-only access limited to the accounts you choose to share
Setup
How it works
Step 01
Connect securely
Log in through Commsec's own authentication flow. Synci never sees or stores your credentials.
Step 02
Pick accounts
Choose which Commsec accounts you want to sync.
Step 03
Link to Actual Budget
Step 04
Sync automatically
Balances, holdings, and trades flow from Commsec to Actual Budget from that point on.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Commsec sync to Actual Budget?
- Synci polls Commsec for new data every 30 to 360 minutes, depending on your plan. When new balances, holdings, or trades are found, they are transferred to Actual Budget within seconds.
- What gets synced from Commsec to Actual Budget?
- Account balances, holdings, and historical trades — including dividends and corporate actions where available. You control which Commsec accounts sync, and rules can transform data before it reaches Actual Budget.
- Is my Commsec login shared with Synci?
- No. Synci connects to Commsec through a secure data provider, which means authentication happens on Commsec's own login flow. Your login credentials are never shared with or stored by Synci.
- Which provider does Synci use to connect to Commsec?
- Synci currently connects to Commsec through SnapTrade, a secure data provider. Providers handle the technical connection to the brokerage — your login credentials stay between you and Commsec.