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Bank CSV Validator
Check your bank's CSV export for errors, missing columns, and data issues before importing into accounting software.
How It Works
Download from Bank
Export transactions from your bank's website in CSV format
Upload File
Drop your CSV file or click to browse
Review Results
See validation summary and column detection results
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.
Why Validate Bank CSV Files?
Bank Formats Vary Widely
What This Tool Checks
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
After Validation: Convert Your Bank CSV Transactions
Once your Banking export passes validation, convert it to your accounting format