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Bank Statement OCR for Accounting Firms Turn client PDFs into review-ready Excel, CSV, or OFX data.

Extract dates, descriptions, debits, credits, and balances without retyping every line. Review the result, keep the source clear, and export it into your accounting workflow.

  • 5 credits included
  • No credit card required
  • Automatic source-PDF deletion
See the 3-step workflow

Test the workflow

Try it with one client statement.

Free 2-page preview · Export first 10 rows · No credit card. Use the sample if you do not have a PDF available.

  • Data-protection controls
  • Export Excel/CSV/OFX
  • Secure data

Drag and drop your PDF files here, or click to select

1 file · 100 pages max · Free preview of 2 pages

No file handy?

  • Automatic source-PDF deletionDeleted after processing, with a limited signed-in multi-table review exception.

  • Excel, CSV, and OFXChoose the structured file your next step needs.

  • Free to try5 credits included and no credit card required.

A workflow your team can review

From a folder of client PDFs to usable rows in three steps.

Keep human review where it matters. BankStatementLab structures the statement; your team verifies the output before it moves downstream.

  1. 01

    Upload the statements

    Start with one PDF, then process multiple clients or periods from your account.

  2. 02

    Review every row

    Check dates, descriptions, debits, credits, balances, and suggested categories.

  3. 03

    Export the clean data

    Download XLSX, CSV, or OFX and continue in the accounting workflow you already use.

Multi-client production

Keep the source visible when statements belong together.

Statement Merge can harmonize equivalent columns, add each row's source statement, and sort recognized dates—without changing the original extracted files.

  • Process statements across clients or periods.
  • Keep source attribution on consolidated rows.
  • Review the structure before exporting.
See how Statement Merge works
MONTHLY CLIENT FILE Atlas LLC · March close
Ready to review
PDF operating-account-mar.pdf PDF payroll-account-mar.pdf PDF card-account-mar.pdf
DateDescriptionDebitCreditSource
03/04Client payment$8,450.00Operating
03/05Payroll provider$3,210.00Payroll
03/08Software subscription$249.00Card
03/12Office lease$1,850.00Operating

Fits your accounting stack

Structured output for the next step—not a locked-in workflow.

Export clean XLSX, CSV, or OFX files for the next step in your accounting workflow.

QuickBooksXeroSageExcel

Some accounting platforms require field mapping or a downstream conversion before import. BankStatementLab does not claim a native direct integration where one is not available.

Security and data control

Your team controls what enters the workflow.

  • No banking credentialsWe never ask for a bank login or maintain a live bank connection.
  • Automatic source-PDF deletionDeleted after processing. For signed-in multi-table extractions, source PDFs may be retained for up to 7 days for quality review.
  • Review before exportYour team can verify and edit the structured result before using it downstream.
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Accounting firm FAQ

Questions about statement OCR for client work.

Practical details for teams reviewing and exporting client bank statement data.

Can accounting firms process statements for multiple clients?

Yes. You can process statements across clients or periods, then use Statement Merge to consolidate compatible tables while keeping each row's source statement visible for review.

Which bank statement fields can the OCR extract?

BankStatementLab structures transaction dates, descriptions, debits, credits, and balances from bank statement PDFs so your team can review the rows before export.

Which export formats are available for accounting workflows?

You can export structured statement data as XLSX, CSV, or OFX. Some accounting platforms may still require field mapping or a downstream conversion before import.

Does BankStatementLab need client banking credentials?

No. BankStatementLab processes uploaded statement files and does not ask for bank login credentials or maintain a live bank connection.

How are uploaded source PDFs handled?

Source PDFs are deleted automatically after processing. For signed-in multi-table extractions, they may be retained for up to 7 days to support quality review.

Start self-service

Choose the monthly credit allowance that matches the work.

One credit corresponds to one page. The advanced model available on Pro and Business can use two credits per page.

Business

For higher-volume accounting workflows.

$59 / month

1,000 credits each month

  • Everything in Pro
  • Higher monthly credit allowance
  • Priority support
Choose Business

API and higher volume

Need an API or more than 5,000 credits per month?

Business scales to 5,000 self-service credits. Use the extraction API for programmatic workflows, or start a conversation about higher-volume statement processing.