About DBS Bank statements
Customers of DBS Bank in Singapore typically get their bank statement as a PDF, and that PDF is what Satr reads.
DBS Bank runs its head office from Singapore. The bank's web address is dbs.com.sg.
Getting the PDF out of DBS Bank
Open the bank statement area of DBS Bank online banking or its app, select the account and the date range, then save or export the result as PDF. Where exactly this sits depends on the bank's current design, so follow the labels on your own screen.
Text PDFs, scans and password-protected files
A PDF that you download from online banking normally has a real text layer, and Satr can read its rows. You can test this by trying to select text in the PDF.
A PDF made by scanning paper, or a screenshot saved as PDF, holds pictures only. Satr cannot read pictures, so get the original PDF from online banking.
Locked with a password? Type it into Satr when asked. The password is used on your device to unlock the file and goes nowhere else.
How Singapore amounts and dates are handled
In Singapore, amounts are normally written in SGD (S$); the decimal mark is a dot (.) and the thousands separator is a comma (,). You will usually see dates written as DD/MM/YYYY or DD Mon YYYY.
Dates with month names, such as 01-Apr-2025, are recognised in English; month names in other languages may need a manual check.
In our checks Satr read these patterns correctly; the mapper still lets you switch the number format if a file differs.
Using the Excel file in Xero and QuickBooks
Many people in Singapore work with Xero and QuickBooks. You can map the Excel or CSV columns in the import screen of those programs; Satr has no integration with them and does not claim any.
What has been tested
No statement from DBS Bank has been tested individually yet.
The parser is generic and reads text-based PDFs. Layouts we have tested so far: 5 synthetic sample statements of fictional banks (Turkish, English, Arabic, Persian).
Satr is not affiliated with DBS Bank and is not endorsed by it.
No upload: how your DBS Bank file is handled
Nothing in your statement is uploaded. Satr runs inside your browser tab, so the PDF, the rows and the exported file stay on your device.
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How to convert your bank statement from DBS Bank to Excel
- Download the PDFSign in to DBS Bank, pick the account and period, and save the bank statement as PDF.
- Open it in SatrChoose the PDF in the converter. It is read in your browser, and a password is requested only if the file has one.
- Check the columnsConfirm which column is the date, description, debit, credit, amount and balance, and the number format.
- Download Excel or CSVChoose XLSX or CSV. A free preview covers 15 rows; the whole statement needs a paid export.
Questions
How do I turn my bank statement from DBS Bank into Excel?
Download the statement as a PDF, open it in Satr and map the columns. The status section on this page says what has and has not been tested.
Does my DBS Bank PDF leave my device?
The file stays on your device. You can watch the Network tab of your browser to see that no upload happens.
Does DBS Bank endorse Satr?
No. Satr has no connection with DBS Bank; it is an independent converter.
My DBS Bank PDF is password-protected. What now?
Enter it when prompted. The unlocking happens inside your browser.
How are Singapore amounts and dates read?
Typical Singapore statements use a dot (.) as the decimal mark and a comma (,) for thousands. Check the preview and change the number format if a value looks wrong.
Where is DBS Bank headquartered?
According to the public list we used, DBS Bank is headquartered in Singapore. Where the head office is does not change how a PDF statement is converted.