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# Why pending transactions are excluded

> Redbark waits for transactions to settle so changed bank identifiers do not create duplicate destination records.

Redbark syncs posted transactions by default. Pending transactions are temporary records and can change when they settle.

Banks can assign a new transaction ID at settlement. The amount or description can also change. If both versions were synced, the pending and posted records could appear as separate transactions because there is no reliable identifier linking them.

Waiting for settlement means destination records are final and can be deduplicated by their posted transaction ID.

## Include pending transactions

You can opt in for an individual sync:

1. Open the sync.
2. Select **Settings**.
3. Enable **Include pending transactions** under **Experimental**.

<Warning>
  This setting is likely to create duplicates when pending transactions settle with new IDs. You will need to remove those duplicates manually from the destination.
</Warning>

If a transaction has already posted but remains absent, follow [Transactions are late or missing](/docs/help-center/transactions-late-or-missing).