How to Import Bank Statements in e-Boekhouden

Importing bank statements in e-Boekhouden

e-Boekhouden.nl is one of the most affordable online accounting packages in the Netherlands, popular with freelancers and small business owners. The platform offers several ways to import bank statements, including MT940, CSV and a direct bank connection. In this article we explain how each method works and how to troubleshoot problems.

Supported formats in e-Boekhouden

• MT940 (SWIFT): The standard bank statement format. e-Boekhouden processes MT940 files from all major Dutch banks.
• CSV: e-Boekhouden has its own CSV import function with a specific column format.
• Bank connection: Automatic import via a direct connection to your bank (available for ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank and more).

Importing MT940 in e-Boekhouden

1. Log in to e-Boekhouden.nl and go to Accounting > Enter > Import.
2. You will see the "Upload digital statement" screen.
3. Click Choose file and select your MT940 file.
4. Click Next.
5. e-Boekhouden imports the transactions and shows an import report.

Transactions that match open invoices are processed automatically. Unprocessed statement lines can be found via Accounting > Enter > Import.

Converting files for e-Boekhouden

Have a bank statement in a format e-Boekhouden doesn't accept? With StatementBridge you can:

• Convert CAMT.053 to MT940 for e-Boekhouden
• Convert Excel files to MT940 or the correct CSV format
• Convert credit card statements (PDF or CSV) to MT940
• Convert foreign bank formats to a format e-Boekhouden accepts

Common problems and solutions

Problem	Cause	Solution
"Bank account not found"	The IBAN in the file does not match an account in e-Boekhouden	Add the bank account under Management > Settings > Bank accounts
CSV columns not recognised	The CSV format differs from what e-Boekhouden expects	Convert the CSV to the correct format with StatementBridge
Duplicate transactions	Overlapping periods in imported files	Check the date range and avoid importing overlapping periods

Converting bank statements for e-Boekhouden

With StatementBridge you can convert any bank statement to the format e-Boekhouden expects. Upload your file, choose MT940 or CSV as output format and download the result — ready to import.