Frequently asked questions.

A bank statement converter is a tool that transforms your static PDF bank statement into a structured, machine-readable format — typically CSV (comma-separated values) or Excel. Once converted, you can filter, sort, analyze, and import your transaction data into any spreadsheet or accounting software.

Yes. StatementCSV is free to use with no hidden fees, no account required, and no usage limits. You can convert as many PDF bank statements as you need at any time.

Absolutely. All conversion processing happens entirely inside your browser using Mozilla's open-source PDF.js library. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server. We cannot see, access, or store your financial data at any point.

The converter works with any text-based PDF bank statement. It has been tested with Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, Capital One, HSBC, US Bank, PNC, TD Bank, Barclays, Santander, Monzo, Revolut, and many more. If your bank produces a standard text-based PDF, it will work.

The most common reason is that the PDF is scanned — meaning it's an image rather than a document with machine-readable text. StatementCSV can only parse text-based PDFs. Other reasons include: the PDF is password-protected, the statement uses an unusual table layout, or the file is corrupted. Try downloading a fresh copy of your statement from your bank's online portal.

The exported CSV includes: Date, Description, Debit, Credit, and Balance. Not all fields may be present for every transaction — for example, a debit-only row will have an empty Credit field. Balance is only included if the statement lists a running balance column.

Yes. You can upload up to 10 PDF files in one session. All transactions across all files will be combined into a single downloaded CSV file, sorted in the order they appear in the PDFs.

Yes. The downloaded .csv file opens directly in Microsoft Excel. If Excel doesn't auto-detect the columns, use Data → From Text/CSV and follow the import wizard. Select comma as the delimiter and set the Date column format to match your locale.

Yes. Both QuickBooks and Xero support CSV bank statement imports. In QuickBooks, go to Banking → File Upload and map the Date, Description, Debit, and Credit columns. In Xero, use Bank Accounts → Import a Statement. You may need to match the column headers in their import wizard.

For standard text-based PDFs from major banks, accuracy is very high. The converter correctly identifies dates, descriptions, and amounts in the vast majority of cases. For unusual layouts or poorly formatted PDFs, some rows may require light manual review. The preview table lets you check output before downloading.

Yes. The tool runs in any modern browser on any device including phones and tablets. File upload from mobile uses your device's file picker. Performance may vary on older devices due to the in-browser PDF parsing.

Password-protected PDFs cannot be processed. You'll need to remove the password protection first. Most banks allow you to download an unprotected copy from their online portal, or you can use your PDF viewer to export an unprotected copy.