99%+Accuracy
30sPer Statement
40+Banks Supported
FreeTier Available
Starling → OFX for Tradespeople (Plumbers, Electricians)
As tradesperson, you need Starling bank statements in OFX format. Starling Bank statements have a modern layout with merchant categories, which BankScan AI preserves during conversion. BankScan AI handles the conversion — DD/MM/YYYY, single Amount column with +/- signs, merchant categories, and running balance, and all.
How It Works
1
Upload Starling PDF
Drop your Starling statement PDF. Supports PDF, CSV.
2
AI converts to OFX
Parses Starling's DD/MM/YYYY, extracts all transactions, outputs OFX (.ofx).
3
Use in your tradespeople (plumbers, electricians) work
Download and use with QuickBooks Self-Employed, FreeAgent. Convert your bank statements to Excel to track job payments, match material purchases, and get your books ready for self-assessment without hours of data entry.
Starling + OFX + Tradespeople (Plumbers, Electricians)
- Starling expertise — Handles DD/MM/YYYY and single Amount column with +/- signs, merchant categories, and running balance
- 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 tradespeople (plumbers, electricians) — Saves 2-3 hours per month on expense categorisation and receipt matching, with year-end self-assessment preparation reduced from a full day to under 2 hours
Starling to OFX — For Tradespeople (Plumbers, Electricians)
Handles DD/MM/YYYY, outputs perfect OFX. Free tier available.
Convert Starling to OFX FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can I convert Starling to OFX?
Yes. BankScan AI converts Starling PDFs to OFX with DD/MM/YYYY and all transaction details preserved. BankScan AI generates OFX 2.2 compliant files with proper BANKACCTFROM headers, STMTTRN transaction records, and FITID unique identifiers for each transaction to prevent duplicates on re-import.
Is OFX right for tradespeople (plumbers, electricians)?
Direct import into QuickBooks Desktop, Microsoft Money, GnuCash, and other personal finance applications that accept OFX bank feeds Tradespeople (Plumbers, Electricians) particularly benefit from 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..
How accurate is the conversion?
BankScan AI achieves 99%+ accuracy on Starling statements, handling Multi-currency transactions show both original and GBP amounts in the same row, round-up savings appear as separate micro-transactions, and business expense categories add extra text to descriptions automatically.