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How to Convert Monzo Bank Statements to Excel

8 min readApril 19, 2025

Quick Answer: To convert a Monzo bank statement to Excel or CSV, go to Account โ†’ Statements in the Monzo app, download the PDF for the period you need, then upload it to [QuickBankConvert](/) for instant, browser-based conversion โ€” free, private, and no account required.


Monzo and Statement Exports

Monzo is one of the UK's most popular neobanks, with over nine million customers using its coral-card checking accounts, savings pots, loans, and business banking products. Built entirely around a mobile app, Monzo offers excellent real-time transaction notifications, spending insights, and in-app categorization โ€” but like most neobanks, its bulk data export options are more limited than traditional high-street banks.

Monzo does offer an in-app CSV transaction export for personal accounts, but this is separate from official monthly statements and may not include all the fields needed for formal accounting or loan applications. Official monthly statements are available as PDF and are required for many formal purposes: mortgage applications, rental references, accountant submissions, and HMRC self-assessment support.

Converting Monzo PDF statements to Excel or CSV unlocks the full utility of your financial data. Whether you are a Monzo personal customer tracking household expenses, a freelancer reconciling business transactions, or an accountant working with a client's Monzo Business account, this guide covers the complete conversion workflow.


Downloading Your Monzo Statement

You can access Monzo statements through the mobile app or the Monzo web portal.

Via the Monzo App

  1. Open the Monzo app on your phone.
  2. Tap on your Account (current account or business account).
  3. Scroll down to find Statements or tap the three-dot menu and select Statements.
  4. Choose the month or custom date range.
  5. Tap Download PDF to save the statement.
  6. Share the PDF to your email or cloud storage to access it on your computer.

Via the Monzo Web Portal

  1. Visit monzo.com and sign in to your account.
  2. Navigate to Statements from the account overview.
  3. Select the period and download the PDF.

Callout โ€” Monzo Business vs. Personal Statements: Monzo personal and business account statements have slightly different layouts. Personal statements show spending categories in the description; business statements are formatted more formally and include VAT reference fields. Both convert correctly with QuickBankConvert.


Converting Monzo PDF to Excel or CSV

With the PDF on your computer, conversion using [QuickBankConvert](/) takes under two minutes.

Step 1: Open QuickBankConvert

Visit [QuickBankConvert.com](/) in any browser โ€” Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No account, no installation, no subscription required.

Step 2: Upload Your Monzo PDF

Drag and drop your statement onto the upload zone or click to browse. Monzo statements are not password-protected, so the file uploads and processes immediately.

Step 3: Preview Extracted Transactions

QuickBankConvert displays a preview of all extracted transactions. Check that dates (UK format DD/MM/YYYY), merchant names, and GBP amounts are correctly parsed.

Callout โ€” Data Privacy: QuickBankConvert processes your PDF entirely within your browser. Your Monzo statement data is never transmitted to any external server. This is consistent with Monzo's own emphasis on user privacy and data security.

Step 4: Choose Output Format

  • CSV โ€” Best for importing into accounting software (Xero, FreeAgent, QuickBooks, FreshBooks) or for custom spreadsheet analysis
  • Excel (XLSX) โ€” Best for direct use in Microsoft Excel with formatting, formulas, and charts

Step 5: Download

Click download. Your file saves instantly. Open in Excel, import into Google Sheets, or upload to your accounting platform.


Monzo Statement Formatting Specifics

DD/MM/YYYY Date Format

Monzo uses the standard UK date format: DD/MM/YYYY (e.g., 15/03/2025 = 15 March 2025). QuickBankConvert correctly identifies UK date formatting, so no manual date correction is needed after conversion.

Transaction Description Format

Monzo statement descriptions typically include the merchant name and Monzo's auto-assigned spending category. For example:

  • Amazon.co.uk โ€” Shopping
  • Tesco Superstore โ€” Groceries
  • Netflix โ€” Entertainment

This category annotation carries through to the converted CSV, giving you a pre-labeled transaction file useful for immediate analysis.

Monzo Pots and Internal Transfers

Monzo's "Pots" feature allows users to hold money in named savings buckets. Transfers to and from Pots appear as internal transfers in statements. These will show in your converted CSV and should be excluded from spending analysis to avoid double-counting.


Monzo Export Format Comparison

MethodFormatScopeNotes
Monzo App PDF StatementPDFMonthly or custom rangeOfficial statement; includes opening/closing balance
Monzo In-App CSV ExportCSVRecent transactionsQuick but no formal statement headers; may miss some fields
Monzo Web Portal PDFPDFMonthly or custom rangeSame as app; convenient on desktop
QuickBankConvert ConversionCSV / XLSXBased on PDF availabilityFree, browser-based, private, full column structure

Importing Monzo Data into Accounting Tools

Xero

Xero is widely used by UK sole traders and small businesses. To import a Monzo CSV: go to Accounting โ†’ Bank Accounts โ†’ Import a Statement, upload the CSV, and map the Date, Description, and Amount columns. Xero will create draft bank transactions for categorization and reconciliation.

FreeAgent

FreeAgent is a popular accounting platform for UK freelancers and contractors. Go to Banking โ†’ Your Bank โ†’ Import Transactions, upload your CSV, and follow the column mapping wizard. FreeAgent works well with Monzo Business account exports.

QuickBooks Online (UK)

Navigate to Banking โ†’ Upload from File, select your CSV, and map the columns. QuickBooks automatically identifies many Monzo merchant names through its bank data matching system.

Google Sheets for Budget Analysis

Import the CSV via File โ†’ Import. Use pivot tables to summarize spending by Monzo's built-in categories. This is particularly useful for freelancers tracking business vs. personal spending on a shared Monzo account.


Bottom Line

Monzo's in-app experience is excellent, but when you need formal statements or bulk transaction data for accounting, tax filing, or financial analysis, the PDF statement is the only official export. [QuickBankConvert](/) converts those PDFs to clean CSV or Excel files in under two minutes โ€” browser-based, private, and free. It is the fastest path from a Monzo PDF to a working spreadsheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Monzo offer a direct CSV export?
Yes โ€” Monzo does offer a transaction export feature within the app (CSV format for the current account). However, this is only available for recent transactions and may not cover statement-period history with opening and closing balances. For official statements, PDF remains the standard format, which can be converted with QuickBankConvert.
Can I convert Monzo business account statements?
Yes. Monzo Business account statements follow the same PDF structure as personal account statements and convert cleanly with QuickBankConvert. Business users often need CSV exports for accountants and bookkeeping tools like FreeAgent or Xero.
What currency will Monzo amounts appear in after conversion?
GBP (ยฃ). Monzo statements are denominated in British Pounds. If you have made foreign currency transactions, they appear in the statement as GBP equivalent at the time of settlement, with the original foreign amount noted in the description.
How do I get Monzo statements older than 12 months?
Monzo provides statements through the app and web portal. For periods beyond what is immediately accessible, contact Monzo support through in-app chat. You can also request a formal bank reference or certified statement for older periods.

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