How to export from Starling
Before using StatementFlow you need the CSV from your Starling account.
Where to find itExport from Starling: web portal or app → Statements → Download CSV
What StatementFlow fixes
Starling gives you a clean CSV or a digital PDF statement, but the column names and formats don't match what Sage expects on import. StatementFlow renames the columns, reformats the dates, and cleans any values that would make Sage reject the file - all in your browser, no upload and no OCR.
Column transformations applied
Date → Date (reformatted to UK date (DD/MM/YYYY))
Counter Party → Details (trimmed)
Amount (GBP) → Amount (no change)
How to use this preset
1. Export your CSV from Starling using the instructions above.
2. Click "Get started free" — the preset loads automatically.
3. Drop your CSV into StatementFlow.
4. Review the changes — dates reformatted, columns renamed.
5. Download the fixed file and import it into Sage.
Common questions
How do I convert a Starling CSV to Sage format?
StatementFlow re-shapes your Starling CSV export into the column layout Sage expects - renaming columns, reformatting dates and cleaning values - entirely in your browser. Typical run time is under a minute. It also reads digital Starling PDF statements the same way.
Is this different from the usual PDF bank statement converters?
Yes. Most PDF converters upload your statement to a server and OCR-guess the numbers off an image. StatementFlow reads the text in a digital PDF or a CSV right in your browser - nothing uploaded, no OCR - and checks every figure against the statement's own balance before you export.
What does StatementFlow change in the Starling export?
Date → Date (reformatted to UK date (DD/MM/YYYY)); Counter Party → Details (trimmed); Amount (GBP) → Amount (no change).
Does my file get uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your file data never leaves your computer.