First Direct → QBO for Pubs & Bars
As pub owner, you need First Direct bank statements in QBO 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 QBO
Parses First Direct's DD MMM YYYY, extracts all transactions, outputs QBO (.qbo).
Use in your pubs & bars work
Download and use with Xero, QuickBooks. Convert your pub bank statements to Excel to reconcile daily takings, match brewery and supplier invoices, and prepare VAT returns accurately.
First Direct + QBO + Pubs & Bars
- 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
- QBO output — QuickBooks recognises QBO files natively — double-click to import. Transactions land directly in the bank reconciliation queue with payee names and amounts pre-populated.
- Built for pubs & bars — Saves 2-3 hours per week on daily takings reconciliation and brewery payment matching for a typical pub processing 300+ transactions per day
First Direct to QBO — For Pubs & Bars
Handles DD MMM YYYY, outputs perfect QBO. Free tier available.
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