Convert a Starling Bank statement to Sage
Sage won't read a PDF, and Starling Bank won't export straight to Sage. Convert your Starling Bank statement into a clean, categorized CSV, then import it into Sage Accounting in a couple of clicks.
Fictional sample output
Preview a Starling Bank statement CSV for Sage
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 Starling Bank statements don't import into Sage directly
Sage imports bank data from CSV, not PDF, so a Starling Bank statement has to be converted first. Starling business statements mix personal and Spaces activity; the converter lists every transaction in one date-ordered ledger. You get one clean, Sage-ready ledger instead of fighting merged cells and split columns.
How to import a Starling Bank statement into Sage Accounting
- 1. Convert the statement. Upload your Starling Bank statement PDF and download the categorized CSV.
- 2. Open the bank account. In Sage Accounting: Banking → select the account → Connect/Import → Import Statement.
- 3. Map & import. Map Date, Amount, and Description to the CSV columns and import.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I import a Starling Bank PDF into Sage directly?
- No. Sage imports CSV, not PDF. Convert your Starling Bank statement to CSV first, then import it.
- Is my Starling Bank statement stored anywhere?
- No. Your PDF is processed in memory to extract the transactions and is never stored.
- What file formats does Sage import?
- Sage Accounting imports CSV and OFX bank statements. It doesn't read PDF, so convert the statement to CSV first.
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Not affiliated with Starling Bank or Sage Accounting. Your statement is processed in memory to extract transactions and is never stored.