Bank CSV Validator

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Check your bank's CSV export for errors, missing columns, and data issues before importing into accounting software.

No API required
Browser-based processing
Run on Google Cloud Platform

Download a sample bank CSV file template.

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How It Works

1

Download from Bank

Export transactions from your bank's website in CSV format

2

Upload File

Drop your CSV file or click to browse

3

Review Results

See validation summary and column detection results

4

Fix Issues

Use the error report to identify and resolve data problems

Your Data is Safe

Bank-Level Security

256-bit SSL encryption. Same standards as major financial institutions.

No Data Storage

Files are processed directly in browser. No calls to our servers.

GDPR Compliant

Full EU data protection compliance. Your privacy rights protected.

ISO/IEC 27001 Certified GDPR Compliant Swiss Privacy CCPA Compliant

Why Validate Bank CSV Files?

Bank Formats Vary Widely

Every bank exports CSV files with different column names and formats. Chase uses "Transaction Date", Bank of America uses "Posted Date", and Wells Fargo uses "Date". Amount columns vary even more. Our validator auto-detects common column names and validates data quality.

What This Tool Checks

We validate your bank CSV against common transaction schemas: - Date column detected and formats valid - Amount column detected with proper numeric values - Description/payee information present - No empty rows or corrupted data - Consistent data types across rows You get a detailed error report with row numbers to fix issues.

Common Target Import Errors

Issues you might encounter when importing Source data to Target - and how we solve them

Missing Date Column

No date column detected in the CSV file

File without Date, Transaction Date, or Posted Date column
Add a column named 'Date' or 'Transaction Date'

Bank exports should include a date column

Re-export from bank ensuring date is included

Missing Amount Column

No amount column detected in the CSV file

File without Amount, Debit, Credit, or Total column
Add a column named 'Amount' or separate Debit/Credit columns

Bank exports should include transaction amounts

Re-export from bank ensuring amounts are included

Invalid Date Value

A date value cannot be parsed

13/45/2025 or pending
01/15/2025 or 2025-01-15

Dates must be in a standard format

Check if Excel reformatted dates incorrectly

Invalid Amount Value

An amount value is not numeric

pending or N/A
-50.00 or (50.00)

Amounts must be numeric values

Filter out pending transactions before export

Empty Row Detected

Row has no data in key columns

Row with only blank cells
Remove empty rows before validation

Empty rows may cause import issues

Clean up the CSV by removing blank rows

Inconsistent Amount Signs

Mix of positive amounts for both debits and credits

All amounts positive with no debit/credit indicator
Negative for debits, positive for credits (or vice versa)

Amount signs should consistently indicate direction

Check if separate debit/credit columns should be used

Why Use This Tool?

Auto-Detection

Automatically identifies date, amount, and description columns from major banks.

Data Type Checking

Validates dates and currency values match expected formats.

Row-Level Errors

Get specific error messages with row numbers for quick debugging.

Multi-Bank Support

Works with exports from Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Capital One, and more.

Browser-Based

Files processed locally. Your financial data never leaves your computer.

Instant Results

Get validation results in seconds, even for large files.

Frequently Asked Questions

We support CSV exports from all major US banks including Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Citi, US Bank, PNC, and most regional banks. Column names are auto-detected.
At minimum, a valid bank CSV needs a date column and an amount column. Description/payee is optional but recommended. We auto-detect various column naming conventions.
Banks use different date formats (MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, etc.). If dates fail validation, check if they were modified after download or if Excel reformatted them.
The validator checks for common aliases. If columns aren't detected, you may need to rename them to standard names like Date, Amount, Description.
Your file is processed entirely in your browser. No financial data is uploaded to our servers.