Import Bank Statements into Wave

99%+Accuracy

30sPer Statement

40+Banks Supported

FreeTier Available

Why Import Bank Statements into Wave?

Wave is a free accounting platform popular with freelancers and micro-businesses in the UK. But importing bank statements from PDF into Wave requires converting them to CSV first — and that's where BankScan AI comes in.

BankScan AI + Wave Integration

Convert your bank statement to CSV with BankScan AI, then use Wave's import feature to upload transactions. The format is fully compatible.

How Wave Bank Import Works

Importing bank transactions into Wave typically involves downloading a CSV file from your bank's online portal — but many clients provide paper statements or PDF downloads that Wave cannot read directly. Convert your bank statement to CSV with BankScan AI, then use Wave's import feature to upload transactions. The format is fully compatible.

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

Our AI extracts every transaction and formats as CSV with Date, Description, Amount — Wave supports both single amount column and separate Income/Expense columns — ready for Wave.

Import into Wave

In Wave, go to Banking > Connected Accounts > Upload a bank statement (CSV). Select the file, map columns to Date, Description, and Amount, then import.

Wave Column Format

Date, Description, Amount — Wave supports both single amount column and separate Income/Expense columns

Supported Banks

BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:

HSBC Barclays Lloyds NatWest Monzo Santander Revolut Chase Bank of America Wells Fargo Citibank US Bank Capital One

Why BankScan AI for Wave

Wave ready — Output formatted as CSV matching Wave's expected column structure
Smart integration — Wave's invoicing is tightly coupled with bank imports — when you import a bank deposit, Wave suggests matching it to outstanding invoices automatically.
Industry standard — Completely free with no paid tier for accounting features (monetised through payment processing). Popular with budget-conscious startups and side-hustlers.

Step-by-Step: Import into Wave

Here's exactly how to import your converted bank statement into Wave:

In Wave, go to Banking > Connected Accounts > Upload a bank statement (CSV)
Select the file, map columns to Date, Description, and Amount, then import

Common Import Issues

Wave's free tier has occasional processing delays on large files. Also, Wave uses MM/DD/YYYY by default which conflicts with UK DD/MM/YYYY — select the correct format during import.

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Completely free with no paid tier for accounting features (monetised through payment processing). Popular with budget-conscious startups and side-hustlers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does BankScan AI work with Wave?

Yes. BankScan AI produces CSV files with Date, Description, Amount — Wave supports both single amount column and separate Income/Expense columns — exactly what Wave expects for bank statement import.

What date format does Wave require?

Wave requires dates in YYYY-MM-DD or MM/DD/YYYY format. BankScan AI automatically formats dates correctly for Wave import.

What are common Wave import errors?

Wave's free tier has occasional processing delays on large files. Also, Wave uses MM/DD/YYYY by default which conflicts with UK DD/MM/YYYY — select the correct format during import.

Is the free tier enough for occasional use?

Yes. The free tier lets you convert a limited number of statements per month — ideal for trying BankScan AI before committing to a paid plan.