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Popular questions
Set up Backdur for the first time
Setup is one question per screen, mostly taps. Each answer is saved as you go.
Read the full answerHow Backdur works out your balance
Each day's balance is the day before plus that day's money in and out. Your forecast is that, carried into the future.
Read the full answerWhen money is late: the pause button
Tap the clock on a payment that hasn't come in or gone out yet. It stops counting until it lands.
Read the full answerUpload a bank statement
Upload a PDF, Excel or CSV statement and Backdur fills in your history. You check everything before it's added.
Read the full answerCan I afford it?
Pick an amount and a date, and Backdur checks whether your balance stays above your floor.
Read the full answerIs this money income?
Not all money that comes in is income. Transfers from your own accounts, loans and refunds aren't.
Read the full answerSet your real balance
Type what your bank shows, and every later day carries on from it. This fixes a balance that looks wrong.
Read the full answerMeet Tomi
Tomi is Backdur's AI, a friendly squirrel. Tell her what to add or ask about your money.
Read the full answerCan't find what you need?
Write to us and a person will reply. In the app, you can also go to Settings → Help → Support.