First Direct → OFX for Tax Preparers
As tax preparer, you need First Direct bank statements in OFX format. First Direct statements follow an HSBC-family format but with a distinct minimalist layout. BankScan AI detects the variant automatically. BankScan AI handles the conversion — DD MMM YYYY, minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers, and all.
How It Works
Upload First Direct PDF
Drop your First Direct statement PDF. Supports PDF.
AI converts to OFX
Parses First Direct's DD MMM YYYY, extracts all transactions, outputs OFX (.ofx).
Use in your tax preparers work
Download and use with TurboTax Pro, Drake Tax. Convert client bank statements to organized Excel spreadsheets in seconds — verify W-2 income, find deductible expenses, and prepare returns faster during tax season.
First Direct + OFX + Tax Preparers
- First Direct expertise — Handles DD MMM YYYY and minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers
- OFX output — Accounting software treats OFX imports like a native bank feed — transactions appear in the bank reconciliation screen ready for matching, rather than requiring manual column mapping.
- Built for tax preparers — Saves 15-20 minutes per return on income verification and expense identification, adding up to 8-12 hours per week during peak tax season
First Direct to OFX — For Tax Preparers
Handles DD MMM YYYY, outputs perfect OFX. Free tier available.
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