Convert first direct Bank Statement PDF to Excel & CSV (2026)

first direct bank statement PDFs can be converted to Excel or CSV in under 30 seconds using bank-statements.co. Upload your first direct PDF, and all transactions — dates, descriptions, amounts, and balances — are extracted automatically with 99%+ accuracy. You can also export to QBO, OFX, and QIF formats from the same upload.

Last updated: June 17, 2026 · 3 min read

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How do I convert a first direct statement to Excel?

Our AI-powered converter reads your first direct PDF and extracts every transaction into structured columns. The entire process takes under 30 seconds — compared to 15-60 minutes for manual copy-paste methods.

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2

Upload PDF

Upload your first direct bank statement PDF — drag and drop or browse

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AI Extracts Data

Dates, descriptions, debits, credits, and balances — parsed in seconds

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Excel, CSV, QBO, OFX, or QIF — all from a single upload

What data is extracted from first direct statements?

first direct provides monthly statements in PDF format through their online banking portal. Our AI reads every page and extracts the following fields into clean spreadsheet columns:

Field Description Example
DateTransaction date2025-03-15
DescriptionMerchant or transaction detailAMAZON MARKETPLACE
DebitMoney out-$49.99
CreditMoney in$2,500.00
BalanceRunning balance$3,241.56
ReferenceTransaction reference numberREF-00123456

first direct statements typically show amounts in Pounds Sterling (£ / GBP) and dates in the DD/MM/YYYY format. bank-statements.co detects both automatically, so your converted spreadsheet matches the original — with no reformatting and no flipped day/month dates when you import. UK users convert statements for HMRC Self Assessment, VAT returns, and import into Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

Our AI works with any bank worldwide — not just first direct. Whether you have statements from first direct or any other financial institution, the same extraction process applies.

What output formats are available for first direct statements?

Convert your first direct statement into 6 different formats from a single upload. Open a dedicated guide for any format:

.xlsx (Excel)

Spreadsheet analysis & bookkeeping · current page

.csv (CSV)

Universal format, any software

.qbo (QBO)

Direct QuickBooks import

.ofx (OFX)

Open Financial Exchange

.qif (QIF)

Quicken & personal finance tools

.json (JSON)

Developer API integration

Not the bank you need? Browse all supported banks or view the first direct step-by-step guide.

Why convert first direct statements to Excel?

According to McKinsey research, AI-based document processing reduces manual data entry time by up to 80%. Common use cases include:

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Import first direct transactions directly into QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage. Batch-upload multiple months and export in the format your software requires.

Tax Preparation

Organize transaction data for tax filing. Categorize income and expenses in Excel with filters, formulas, and pivot tables.

Bank Reconciliation

Match first direct transactions against your ledger entries. Spot discrepancies in minutes instead of hours of manual comparison.

Expense Tracking

Filter, sort, and analyze spending patterns. Use Excel formulas to automatically categorize recurring first direct transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I convert first direct bank statements to Excel?
Yes. Bank-statements.co converts first direct bank statement PDFs to Excel (.xlsx), CSV, QBO, OFX, and QIF formats. Upload your PDF and all transactions — dates, descriptions, amounts, and balances — are extracted automatically in under 30 seconds with 99%+ accuracy.
How accurate is the conversion for first direct PDFs?
Our AI-powered converter achieves 99%+ accuracy for first direct statements, extracting transaction dates, descriptions, debit and credit amounts, and running balances. Digital PDFs from online banking give the best results. Scanned documents at 300 DPI or higher also work well via built-in OCR.
Is my first direct statement data secure?
All uploads are encrypted with 256-bit encryption both in transit and at rest. Files are processed securely and retained only for as long as needed — you can delete them at any time from your dashboard. We never share or access your financial data beyond what is needed for the conversion.
Can I convert multiple first direct statements at once?
Yes. Our platform supports batch processing — upload multiple first direct statement PDFs simultaneously and download all converted files at once. Each file is processed independently, so you can mix statements from different months or even different banks in the same batch.
Does this work with banks other than first direct?
Yes. Our AI converter works with any bank worldwide — over 100 banks are listed on our supported banks page, but the AI reads any bank statement PDF regardless of whether the bank is specifically listed. The same upload-and-convert process works for all financial institutions.

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