Convert a HSBC statement to Wave
Wave won't read a PDF, and HSBC won't export straight to Wave. Convert your HSBC statement into a clean, categorized CSV, then import it into Wave Accounting in a couple of clicks.
Fictional sample output
Preview a HSBC statement CSV for Wave
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 Wave directly
Wave 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, Wave-ready ledger instead of fighting merged cells and split columns.
How to import a HSBC statement into Wave Accounting
- 1. Convert the statement. Upload your HSBC statement PDF and download the categorized CSV.
- 2. Open the upload screen. In Wave: Accounting → Transactions → More → Upload a bank statement, and pick the account.
- 3. Map & import. Match Date, Description, and Amount to the CSV columns and import.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I import a HSBC PDF into Wave directly?
- No. Wave 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.
- Does Wave accept PDF statements?
- No — Wave imports CSV, OFX, QFX, or QBO files. Convert the PDF to CSV first, then upload.
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Not affiliated with HSBC or Wave Accounting. Your statement is processed in memory to extract transactions and is never stored.