Here’s how you can import your bank data into Excel, whether it’s in a PDF or another format
1. Exporting Your Bank Statement (PDF or Excel Format)
- Log in to your bank's online banking portal.
- Download your bank statement, which might be available in PDF or Excel format.
Formatting the Data in Excel
You need to organize the Excel sheet into 4 key columns:
- Date: Enter the transaction date in the correct format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY).
- Description: Include details about the transaction (e.g., merchant name, bank charges, etc.).
- Type of Transaction: Clearly label whether the transaction is a Debit (money out) or Credit (money in).
- Amount: Enter the exact amount of the transaction.
Example:
Date Description Type of Transaction Amount 01/10/2024 Amazon Purchase Debit 500.00 05/10/2024 Salary Credit Credit 50,000 10/10/2024 ATM Withdrawal Debit 2,000 Importing the Excel File
- Save the Excel file in a compatible format (preferably .csv coma delimited).
- Go with banking section- import bank statement.
- select Excel or Pdf, If excel mapping date, description, type of transaction and amount.
- Navigate to Accounting Vouchers
open tally - click on payment and receipt option By following these steps, you can easily import and reconcile thousands of bank transactions within minutes using Tally, making the process fast and efficient.