First Direct Statement Converter for Architects

AI-powered First Direct bank statement converter for architects. Handles DD MMM YYYY dates and minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers. Try free.

Convert First Direct Statements Free
99%+Accuracy
30sPer Statement
40+Banks Supported
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First Direct Statements + Architects Workflow

As an architect, you regularly handle First Direct bank statements. Architects bill in stages against project milestones, manage professional indemnity costs, and track expenses across multiple projects simultaneously.

BankScan AI: First Direct to Excel for Architects

BankScan AI converts First Direct statements to Excel automatically — handling DD MMM YYYY and minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers. Convert your bank statements to structured spreadsheets to match stage payments against projects, track professional fees, and prepare for your accountant.

About First Direct Statement Format

First Direct statements follow an HSBC-family format but with a distinct minimalist layout. BankScan AI detects the variant automatically.

First Direct Statement Quirks

First Direct uses DD MMM YYYY with minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers. Common issues: The minimalist layout omits some metadata present in standard HSBC statements, telephone banking transaction references use abbreviated codes, and the PDF uses a clean sans-serif font that differs from HSBC's standard. BankScan AI handles all of these automatically.

How Architects Handle First Direct Statements

When working with First Direct statements, architects need to Architects invoice clients at RIBA work stages (concept, developed design, technical design, construction), then reconcile bank statements to verify payments received against each project. They track

Key terms you'll encounter: RIBA work stages, stage payment, fee proposal, professional indemnity, project budget.

How It Works

1

Upload First Direct statement

Drag and drop your First Direct PDF. Supports PDF. Our AI handles DD MMM YYYY automatically.

2

AI parses the statement

Our AI understands First Direct's minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers and extracts every transaction with 99%+ accuracy.

3

Use in your architects workflow

Download Excel ready for Xero, FreeAgent or direct analysis.

First Direct + Architects Features

Convert First Direct Statements — Built for Architects

Handles DD MMM YYYY dates, minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers, and PDF formats automatically.

Convert First Direct Statements Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BankScan AI good for architects handling First Direct statements?
Yes. BankScan AI is trained on First Direct's minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers and designed for architects. Convert your bank statements to structured spreadsheets to match stage payments against projects, track professional fees, and prepare for your accountant.
What First Direct formats are supported?
BankScan AI supports First Direct statements in PDF format. Log in to First Direct Online Banking, go to 'Statements', select the account and date range, and download as PDF. First Direct also supports OFX export under 'Download transactions' for direct import into accounting software.
What software do architects use with this?
Common choices for architects include Xero, FreeAgent, Harvest. BankScan AI output is compatible with all of them.
Is there a free option?
Yes. BankScan AI offers a free tier so you can try the converter with no commitment. Paid plans from $9.99/month unlock batch conversion.

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