Absa statement conversion guides

Absa provides statements for personal and business cheque, savings and credit card accounts in South African rand, with card statements issued in English or Afrikaans. The reviewed statements include a Classic Business Account, a Growing Business Account and an Afrikaans credit card statement from 2026.

Countries: South Africa

Statement formats: PDF

Destinations: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Pastel, CSV/Excel

Conversion guides

How to download a Absa statement

In Absa Online Banking

  1. Log in to Absa Online and click Accounts on the dashboard.
  2. Select the account you want the statement for.
  3. Enter the date range for the statement.
  4. Click Download now, then Continue. The statement downloads to your device.

In the Absa Banking App

  1. Log in and select the account on the Home page.
  2. Tap the Statements tab.
  3. Select the statement you want, or Download stamped statement (.pdf) for a stamped copy.
  4. Select the date range, tap Download and accept any charge; the file is saved to your device.

Credit card statements have their own Statements tab with a file format choice. eStatements also arrive by email as a password-protected PDF; the cover email says which password to use, and the file must be unlocked before a converter can read it.

Steps follow the bank's own help pages. Menu names change from time to time; if they differ, follow the bank's page.