Convert Starling Bank CSV to QBO / QFX / OFX
Drop your Starling Bank CSV or Excel export below and get a Starling Bank → QuickBooks/Quicken/Xero file in seconds. Private — nothing leaves your browser.
Advanced — bank identifiers (for "file not recognized" issues)
QuickBooks/Quicken use INTU.BID to recognize the file. Pick your bank above to autofill, or paste your own.
Free: up to 25 transactions per file. Pro (one-time $29): unlimited.
How to export your transactions from Starling Bank
Export via the Starling web app or mobile app. Web app: log in > select the account (business users go to 'Bookkeeping') > click 'Export' (top-right) > choose what to export and the date range > download as CSV (PDF statements also available). Starling offers CSV and PDF to users - NO self-serve OFX/QFX/QBO download and NO INTU.BID; QuickBooks links via Open Banking bank feeds. Page value: 'Starling gives you CSV; here is how to get it into QuickBooks as a QBO.' CSV has a HEADER ROW. Standard personal CSV column order (confirmed from multiple converters): Date, Counter Party, Reference, Type, Amount (GBP), Balance (GBP). (Note: 'Spending Category' / 'Notes' are NOT in the standard personal export - they appear only in the wider Business/Bookkeeping CSV, which can also include external transactions and VAT/tax fields.) Quirks: (1) Date is DD/MM/YYYY (e.g. 31/03/2018). (2) Amount (GBP) is a SINGLE SIGNED column (negative = money out, positive = money in) - no separate debit/credit. (3) The export can begin with an 'Opening Balance' row that is NOT a real transaction - skip it. (4) 'Counter Party' is the payee/payer and 'Reference' the payment reference - concatenate Counter Party + Reference for the OFX payee/memo; 'Type' is the method (FASTER PAYMENT, DIRECT DEBIT, CARD PAYMENT, etc.).
Once you have the file, drop it into the converter above. LedgerBridge auto-detects the date, amount and description columns — adjust the mapping if needed, choose QBO for QuickBooks (or QFX for Quicken, OFX for Xero), and download.
Tips for Starling Bank files
- Choose DD/MM/YYYY as the date format if auto-detect guesses wrong.
- If withdrawals come in as positive numbers, tick “Flip amount sign”.
- For credit-card exports, set the account type to Credit card.
- If QuickBooks rejects the file, open Advanced and confirm the INTU.BID — selecting “Starling Bank” in the bank dropdown autofills it.
FAQ
How do I export a CSV from Starling Bank?
Export via the Starling web app or mobile app. Web app: log in > select the account (business users go to 'Bookkeeping') > click 'Export' (top-right) > choose what to export and the date range > download as CSV (PDF statements also available). Starling offers CSV and PDF to users - NO self-serve OFX/QFX/QBO download and NO INTU.BID; QuickBooks links via Open Banking bank feeds. Page value: 'Starling gives you CSV; here is how to get it into QuickBooks as a QBO.' CSV has a HEADER ROW. Standard personal CSV column order (confirmed from multiple converters): Date, Counter Party, Reference, Type, Amount (GBP), Balance (GBP). (Note: 'Spending Category' / 'Notes' are NOT in the standard personal export - they appear only in the wider Business/Bookkeeping CSV, which can also include external transactions and VAT/tax fields.) Quirks: (1) Date is DD/MM/YYYY (e.g. 31/03/2018). (2) Amount (GBP) is a SINGLE SIGNED column (negative = money out, positive = money in) - no separate debit/credit. (3) The export can begin with an 'Opening Balance' row that is NOT a real transaction - skip it. (4) 'Counter Party' is the payee/payer and 'Reference' the payment reference - concatenate Counter Party + Reference for the OFX payee/memo; 'Type' is the method (FASTER PAYMENT, DIRECT DEBIT, CARD PAYMENT, etc.).
Is my Starling Bank data uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your statement and account number never leave your device — safe even for client confidentiality requirements.
Will the file import into QuickBooks?
Yes. We generate a valid OFX 1.0.2 (SGML) document with the correct header and identifiers. Convert a small file free first to confirm it imports cleanly, then unlock unlimited.