CSV Import

CSV bank transaction import

CSV exports from banks use inconsistent column layouts. Building a usable budget spreadsheet from raw CSV rows takes hours of cleanup. ClearMint Essentials is a CSV bank import built into a privacy-first personal finance dashboard.

What problem it solves

CSV exports from banks use inconsistent column layouts. Building a usable budget spreadsheet from raw CSV rows takes hours of cleanup.

Who it is for

Spreadsheet users, small-business owners tracking personal accounts, and anyone whose bank only offers CSV downloads.

Why it is different

ClearMint detects common bank CSV formats, handles year defaults, deduplicates intelligently, and connects imports to budgets and cash-flow forecasts — not just a static sheet.

CSV Import in ClearMint Essentials
CSV Import — ClearMint Essentials personal finance dashboard
How it works

Step by step

  1. Export a CSV from your bank or card issuer.
  2. Upload it in the Import Wizard and confirm date and amount columns.
  3. Choose duplicate handling (skip, replace, or keep) and optional auto-categorization.
  4. Transactions land in sortable, filterable tables tied to your dashboard.

Examples

Import a Chase checking CSV, a Desjardins export, or a custom CSV with date, description, and amount columns. Set the default year when your bank omits it.

Related: import bank statements, personal finance dashboard, pricing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What CSV columns does ClearMint expect?
At minimum date, description, and amount. ClearMint auto-detects common layouts; you can adjust mapping during import.
Is CSV import a Mint alternative feature?
Yes — like Mint, you get a dashboard from bank data, but ClearMint uses file import you control instead of selling ad profiles.
Can I import CSV alongside OFX?
Absolutely. All formats feed the same dedup engine and dashboard.

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Import OFX or CSV bank files and track income, bills, expenses, credit cards, subscriptions, budgets, cash flow and net worth — no formulas to maintain.