Convert a HSBC statement to FreshBooks
FreshBooks won't read a PDF, and HSBC won't export straight to FreshBooks. Convert your HSBC statement into a clean, categorized CSV, then import it into FreshBooks in a couple of clicks.
Fictional sample output
Preview a HSBC statement CSV for FreshBooks
Statently turns separate withdrawals and deposits into one signed Amount column, cleans descriptions, and adds a category. This preview uses a fictional statement.
| Date | Description | Amount | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Northwind Payroll | +3,450.00 | Income |
| 2026-06-04 | Harbor Market | -84.21 | Groceries |
| 2026-06-06 | City Utilities | -126.40 | Utilities |
| 2026-06-08 | Cloudwork | -18.00 | Software |
Private by design. Your uploaded PDF is processed in memory to create the CSV and is not stored.
Always review before importing. Compare totals and a sample of transactions with the original statement before reconciliation, tax filing, or accounting import.
Why HSBC statements don't import into FreshBooks directly
FreshBooks imports bank data from CSV, not PDF, so a HSBC statement has to be converted first. HSBC prefixes rows with payment-type codes (DD, SO, VIS); the converter keeps the meaningful description and drops the clutter. You get one clean, FreshBooks-ready ledger instead of fighting merged cells and split columns.
How to import a HSBC statement into FreshBooks
- 1. Convert the statement. Upload your HSBC statement PDF and download the categorized CSV.
- 2. Open the importer. In FreshBooks: Expenses → the import/upload option, or Accounting → Bank Connections → Upload.
- 3. Map & import. Match Date, Description/Merchant, and Amount to the CSV columns and import.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I import a HSBC PDF into FreshBooks directly?
- No. FreshBooks imports CSV, not PDF. Convert your HSBC statement to CSV first, then import it.
- Is my HSBC statement stored anywhere?
- No. Your PDF is processed in memory to extract the transactions and is never stored.
- Can FreshBooks import a PDF bank statement?
- No — FreshBooks imports transactions from CSV. Convert the PDF statement to CSV first, then upload it.
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Not affiliated with HSBC or FreshBooks. Your statement is processed in memory to extract transactions and is never stored.