Why Contractors & Freelancers Need CSV Format
As contractor, converting bank statements to CSV saves hours of manual data entry. Comma-Separated Values (.csv) is the universal import format accepted by virtually every accounting platform, database, and analysis tool. Saves 1-2 hours per month on expense tracking and categorisation, plus 3-4 hours at year-end when preparing records for self-assessment
How It Works
Upload any bank statement PDF
Supports all major banks. Saves 1-2 hours per month on expense tracking and categorisation, plus 3-4 hours at year-end when preparing records for self-assessment
AI outputs CSV
Our AI extracts all transactions and outputs CSV (.csv). BankScan AI outputs UTF-8 encoded CSV with ISO date format (YYYY-MM-DD) by defau
Use in your contractors & freelancers work
Import into FreeAgent, Xero, QuickBooks Self-Employed or use for direct analysis.
CSV Tip for Contractors & Freelancers
BankScan AI outputs UTF-8 encoded CSV with ISO date format (YYYY-MM-DD) by default, with options for DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY. Amounts use decimal points, no thousands separators.
Supported Banks
BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:
CSV Features for Contractors & Freelancers
- CSV advantages — Smallest file size, opens in any text editor, and is the most widely accepted import format across all accounting platforms worldwide.
- Built for contractors & freelancers — Saves 1-2 hours per month on expense tracking and categorisation, plus 3-4 hours at year-end when preparing records for self-assessment
- Format compatibility — Importing transactions into accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent), bulk data processing, and integration with custom scripts or databases
CSV Converter — Built for Contractors & Freelancers
Importing transactions into accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent), bulk data processing, and integration with custom scripts or databases
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