How to Import Westpac Bank Statement into Xero

To import your Westpac statement into Xero: download your PDF from westpac.com.au → Online Banking → Accounts → Statements, convert it to CSV using Bank Statement Converter (free, under 20 seconds), then upload via Accounting → Bank Accounts → Import a Statement. No manual re-keying — all transactions transfer automatically.

Step 1: Download Your Westpac Statement

  1. 1. Log in to Westpac Online Banking at westpac.com.au and select your account
  2. 2. Click 'Statements' in the account navigation
  3. 3. Choose the statement year and then the specific month
  4. 4. Click 'Download PDF' next to the statement you need
  5. 5. Save the PDF to your downloads folder or desktop

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 Xero

  1. 1. In Xero, go to Accounting → Bank Accounts
  2. 2. Select the bank account you want to reconcile
  3. 3. Click 'Import a Statement' (or 'Manage Account → Import a Statement')
  4. 4. Click 'Browse' and select your CSV file from Bank Statement Converter
  5. 5. Map the columns: Date → Date, Description → Payee, Amount → Amount
  6. 6. Click 'Import' — transactions appear in your bank reconciliation feed

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download my Westpac bank statement?
Log in to Westpac Online Banking at westpac.com.au and select your account → Click 'Statements' in the account navigation → Choose the statement year and then the specific month → Click 'Download PDF' next to the statement you need → Save the PDF to your downloads folder or desktop
What CSV format does Xero require for bank import?
Xero expects a CSV with at minimum: Date, Description (or Payee), and Amount. Credits are positive values; debits are negative. Bank Statement Converter outputs a Debit and Credit column — combine into a single Amount column in Excel before importing to Xero.
Can I import OFX into Xero?
Yes. Xero also accepts OFX format. Select OFX/QBO output in Bank Statement Converter if you prefer OFX over CSV — Xero handles both equally well.
Does Xero automatically categorize imported transactions?
Xero applies Bank Rules to auto-categorize recurring transactions (e.g., always coding 'Stripe' as Sales). New transactions require manual categorization in the reconciliation screen.
Is my Westpac 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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