Why Import Bank Statements into FreeAgent?
FreeAgent is popular with UK freelancers and sole traders, especially those with NatWest, RBS, or Mettle accounts. But importing bank statements from PDF into FreeAgent requires converting them to CSV / OFX first — and that's where BankScan AI comes in.
BankScan AI + FreeAgent Integration
Convert your bank statement PDF with BankScan AI, then import the CSV into FreeAgent's bank statement upload. Dates and amounts are formatted to match FreeAgent's requirements.
How FreeAgent Bank Import Works
Importing bank transactions into FreeAgent typically involves downloading a CSV / OFX file from your bank's online portal — but many clients provide paper statements or PDF downloads that FreeAgent cannot read directly. Convert your bank statement PDF with BankScan AI, then import the CSV into FreeAgent's bank statement upload. Dates and amounts are formatted to match FreeAgent's requirements.
How It Works
Upload your bank statement PDF
Drag and drop any bank statement PDF into BankScan AI. Supports HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, Monzo, and 40+ more banks.
AI converts to CSV / OFX
Our AI extracts every transaction and formats as CSV / OFX with Date, Description, Amount (single column) — FreeAgent also accepts OFX files which skip the column mapping step entirely — ready for FreeAgent.
Import into FreeAgent
In FreeAgent, go to Banking > select your account > Import Bank Statement. Choose CSV or OFX format, upload the file, and FreeAgent will parse the transactions automatically.
FreeAgent Column Format
Date, Description, Amount (single column) — FreeAgent also accepts OFX files which skip the column mapping step entirely
Supported Banks
BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:
Why BankScan AI for FreeAgent
- FreeAgent ready — Output formatted as CSV / OFX matching FreeAgent's expected column structure
- Smart integration — FreeAgent automatically estimates your tax bill in real-time as transactions are imported, giving sole traders an up-to-date picture of their tax liability.
- Industry standard — Free for NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank business customers. Popular among UK freelancers and contractors for its simple self-assessment tax return filing.
Step-by-Step: Import into FreeAgent
Here's exactly how to import your converted bank statement into FreeAgent:
- In FreeAgent, go to Banking > select your account > Import Bank Statement
- Choose CSV or OFX format, upload the file, and FreeAgent will parse the transactions automatically
Common Import Issues
FreeAgent can struggle with CSV files that have extra header rows or summary rows at the bottom. Ensure only transaction data rows are included.
Import Bank Statements into FreeAgent Today
Free for NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank business customers. Popular among UK freelancers and contractors for its simple self-assessment tax return filing.
Convert for FreeAgent — Free