99%+Accuracy
30sPer Statement
40+Banks Supported
FreeTier Available
Starling → QBO for Contractors & Freelancers
As contractor, you need Starling bank statements in QBO 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
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Upload Starling PDF
Drop your Starling statement PDF. Supports PDF, CSV.
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AI converts to QBO
Parses Starling's DD/MM/YYYY, extracts all transactions, outputs QBO (.qbo).
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Use in your contractors & freelancers work
Download and use with FreeAgent, Xero. Upload your bank statements and get organised spreadsheets that make expense categorisation and self-assessment tax returns straightforward.
Starling + QBO + Contractors & Freelancers
- Starling expertise — Handles DD/MM/YYYY and single Amount column with +/- signs, merchant categories, and running balance
- 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 contractors & freelancers — Saves 1-2 hours per month on expense tracking and categorisation, plus 3-4 hours at year-end when preparing records for self-assessment
Starling to QBO — For Contractors & Freelancers
Handles DD/MM/YYYY, outputs perfect QBO. Free tier available.
Convert Starling to QBO FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can I convert Starling to QBO?
Yes. BankScan AI converts Starling PDFs to QBO with DD/MM/YYYY and all transaction details preserved. BankScan AI generates QBO files with proper INTU.BID bank identifiers, unique FITID transaction IDs to prevent duplicates, and correctly signed amounts (negative for debits, positive for credits).
Is QBO right for contractors & freelancers?
QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online users who want the cleanest import with automatic bank account matching and transaction categorisation suggestions Contractors & Freelancers particularly benefit from QuickBooks recognises QBO files natively — double-click to import. Transactions land directly in the bank reconciliation queue with payee names and amounts pre-populated..
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.