How to Import Commonwealth Bank Bank Statement into FreshBooks

To import your Commonwealth Bank statement into FreshBooks: download your PDF from commbank.com.au → NetBank → Accounts → eStatements, convert it to CSV using Bank Statement Converter (free, under 20 seconds), then upload via Expenses → More Actions → Import Expenses. No manual re-keying — all transactions transfer automatically.

Step 1: Download Your Commonwealth Bank Statement

  1. 1. Log in to NetBank at commbank.com.au and go to your accounts overview
  2. 2. Select the account you need a statement for
  3. 3. Click 'eStatements' from the account menu or 'Statements' tab
  4. 4. Choose the statement period from the dropdown list
  5. 5. Click 'View' or 'Download PDF' to save the statement to your device

Step 2: Convert PDF with Bank Statement Converter

Upload your PDF to Bank Statement Converter — select CSV output — download in under 20 seconds.

Step 3: Import into FreshBooks

  1. 1. In FreshBooks, go to the Expenses section
  2. 2. Click 'More Actions' (or the gear icon) and select 'Import Expenses'
  3. 3. Click 'Browse' and upload your CSV file from Bank Statement Converter
  4. 4. Map columns: Date → Date, Description → Merchant, Debit → Amount
  5. 5. Select the expense category for the transactions (or leave as Uncategorized)
  6. 6. Click 'Import' to add the expenses to FreshBooks

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download my Commonwealth Bank bank statement?
Log in to NetBank at commbank.com.au and go to your accounts overview → Select the account you need a statement for → Click 'eStatements' from the account menu or 'Statements' tab → Choose the statement period from the dropdown list → Click 'View' or 'Download PDF' to save the statement to your device
Can FreshBooks import bank statements directly?
FreshBooks accepts CSV expense imports. Download your bank statement PDF, convert to CSV with Bank Statement Converter, filter for expense rows (debits only), and import via Expenses → Import Expenses.
Should I import income transactions into FreshBooks?
Not typically. FreshBooks is invoice-centric — income should come from paid invoices. Import only expense (debit) transactions from your bank statement CSV for accurate P&L reporting.
How do I connect my bank directly to FreshBooks?
FreshBooks supports direct bank connections via Plaid for US banks. However, if your bank isn't supported or you need historical data, CSV import via Bank Statement Converter is the best alternative.
Is my Commonwealth Bank data safe to upload?
Yes. Bank Statement Converter processes files in-memory and deletes them immediately after conversion. No data is stored, logged, or used for model training. No account is required.
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