Import a bank statement (MT940, CAMT.053, CSV)

No automatic bank connection yet? Download your transactions from your bank and import the file into Booko yourself.

Which files?

Download an export of your transactions from your bank (MT940, CAMT.053 or CSV). Choose your bank in Booko for export guidance.
In Booko, go to Transactions and click Import transactions. You can also use Settings > Bank connections > Import a bank statement.
Choose the file.
Under Choose a bank account, pick the account to import into, or click Create account [IBAN] to add the detected account.
Check the Import Preview and click Import.
Your transactions now appear under Transactions.

Imported the wrong file? Right after importing you can click Undo; you'll see Import undone.
Lines parked in suspense (1799) pending a VAT decision? Your accountant will finish those.
A bank statement contains your IBAN. Only share bank files through the app, never in chat. Booko support will never ask for your IBAN, bank password or login codes in chat.

Bank account does not match? Choose the right account or create the detected account.
No transactions found in this statement file. Check that you exported the right format and period.
The statement could not be imported. and it keeps happening? Ask for a colleague in the chat and mention the file format and your bank (don't send the file itself in the chat).

Updated on: 28/09/2026

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