How to import a bank statement?

To import a bank statement, please follow the steps provided below:

  • Go to the Banking tab and select the appropriate bank account.
  • Click Import Statement button in the bank transaction list page

Import statement

  • Select the Choose File option and select your file to be uploaded. You can import the statements in five file formats - CSV, TSV, OFX, QIF and CAMT.053.

Select file type for importing

  • Click the dropdown under the Amount Column Type section:
    • Select Double Column if your import file has two different columns recording deposits and withdrawals in it.
    • Select Single Column and Amount Type if your import file has a single column indicating a debit (withdrawal) or a credit (deposit) transaction and a separate column for the amount.
    • Select Single Column with Negative Values if your import file has just one column where positive values indicate deposits and negative values indicate withdrawals.
  • Select the encoding of your choice and click Next.
  • Match the fields with the Import File Headers and hit Next.

If a file has two columns:

Double Column

If a file has one column and amount type:

Single Column and Amount Type

If a file has one column and negative values:

Single Column with Negative Values

  • Check the preview and select Import.

Import statement preview

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