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Import PDF Bank Statement into Xero

Prepare bank statement PDFs for Xero without retyping rows. Export structured data, review dates, signs, decimals, and column mapping, then use the file in your Xero import workflow before posting.

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Prepare PDF statements for Xero

Drop one PDF or multiple PDFs here

Works with digital PDFs, scans, and photos from banks worldwide - retail, business, and fintech. Multiple PDFs are automatically processed as one batch and exported as a ZIP with individual CSV files.

Why convert PDF statements for Xero

Statement PDFs are visual documents, not import-ready data tables.

Xero workflows depend on clean transaction rows: date, booking text, debit or credit amount, and a mapping that matches your chart or categories.

KontoCSV prepares a structured export from the PDF so you can review the preview, test a small import, and reconcile balances before posting.

Built for teams running recurring Xero bank imports.

Import format, scans, and practical limits

Use a stable import mapping and validate dates, signs, and decimals before posting.

MT940 and CAMT.053 are available for standards-based workflows.

  • Input: native PDF statements and readable scans.
  • Output: structured import file for accounting workflows.
  • Run a short test import before full monthly rollout.
Date;Description;Amount;Balance
14.03.2026;Software subscription;-29,00;3421,10
15.03.2026;Customer payment;890,00;4311,10

Typical workflow

  1. Upload one PDF statement or a batch of statement PDFs.
  2. Choose a CSV or structured export that your accounting workflow can map.
  3. Review dates, signs, decimals, description text, and opening or closing balances where available.
  4. Import the reviewed file into Xero, then reconcile before posting.

Benefits

  • Less manual copy-paste from PDF statements into Xero.
  • A repeatable monthly routine with the same review points each time.
  • Clearer checks for signs, decimals, dates, and duplicate rows before posting.
  • Useful for accountants, founders, and finance teams handling PDF-only statements.

FAQ

Can I use this monthly?

Yes. Use the same export profile each month and reconcile imported rows before posting. For tool-specific steps, use Xero import guide.

Are scans supported?

Yes, if the scan is readable enough for dates, amounts, and booking text.

Need spreadsheet cleanup first?

Usually no. Start with the generated import file, then adjust only if your target tool needs a custom column mapping.

MT940 / CAMT.053?

MT940 and CAMT.053 are available for standards-based workflows. The format guide helps you choose between CSV, MT940 and CAMT: Bank statement formats.

What is the scope of this workflow?

This page describes practical import preparation. Review the exported file in the target tool before posting.

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