How to Download a ABSA Bank Statement PDF
Last reviewed 9 October 2026 · 3 min read · 5 steps
Download a ABSA bank statement PDF and prepare it for Accounter's bank statement to CSV converter.
In the ABSA app
- Open the ABSA app and sign in.
- Choose the account and look for statements or documents.
- Select the statement month or date range you need.
- Download the statement as a PDF.
In ABSA online banking
- Log into ABSA Online Banking at absa.co.za.
- Select the account, then open "Statements" and choose the statement period you need.
- Use the download icon to save the statement to your computer.
Does ABSA offer CSV/OFX export?
Absa's help pages describe downloading statements in Online Banking and the app but do not name a CSV or OFX export for account statements; some app statement downloads let you choose a file format, so check the options on your own account. If you have a PDF, our converter turns it into a clean CSV that opens directly in Excel or Google Sheets.
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Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Open ABSA Online Banking or the ABSA app
Sign in to ABSA Online Banking or the ABSA app, choose the relevant account, and look for statements or documents. - 2
Select the statement period
Choose the date range required for bookkeeping, tax, loan, visa, or reconciliation work. - 3
Download the PDF
Save the complete statement PDF, then upload it to Accounter for CSV extraction and review. - 4
Review the extracted rows
Upload the complete PDF to the ABSA converter page and review the extracted rows before export. ABSA business account PDFs can be attempted too, but review every row before import. - 5
Convert the ABSA PDF to Excel
With the PDF saved, open the ABSA bank statement converter, upload the file, review the extracted rows and balances, then export CSV and open it in Excel. ABSA bank statement to CSV converter
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert the ABSA PDF to CSV?
Yes. Upload the downloaded PDF to Accounter, review the extracted rows, and export CSV.
Can ABSA business account statements be used?
ABSA business account PDFs can be attempted, but all extracted rows should be reviewed before import.
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