Import Bank Transactions to Visma eEkonomi: Complete Guide
2026-03-21 -- 9 min read
Visma eEkonomi is one of Sweden's most popular accounting platforms, used by over 200,000 Swedish businesses. But importing bank transactions can be frustrating when your bank only provides PDF statements. This guide shows you exactly how to convert PDF bank statements and import them into Visma eEkonomi for automatic reconciliation.
Why Import Bank Transactions?
Manual data entry is the biggest time-waster in accounting. A typical small business has 50-200 bank transactions per month. At 30 seconds per transaction, that is 25-100 minutes of tedious typing every month. With bank statement import, you can reduce this to under 5 minutes.
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From PDF to Visma import
Step-by-Step: PDF to Visma eEkonomi
Download your bank statement as PDF
Log into your bank's internet banking (Handelsbanken, SEB, Nordea, Swedbank, etc.) and download your account statement as a PDF file. Select the date range you need.
Convert PDF to CSV with BankStatementConverter
Upload your PDF to BankStatementConverter. Select CSV as the export format. The converter will parse all transactions, amounts, dates, and descriptions into clean structured data.
Import CSV into Visma eEkonomi
In Visma eEkonomi, go to Bank > Import bank file. Upload the CSV file. Visma will match transactions against your ledger entries and suggest bookings.
Visma eEkonomi Import Format
Visma eEkonomi accepts CSV files with the following columns:
| Column | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Date | YYYY-MM-DD | 2026-03-15 |
| Description | Text | ICA Maxi Solna |
| Amount | Negative for debits | -459.00 |
| Balance | Running balance | 15,234.50 |
Note: BankStatementConverter automatically formats the CSV output to match Visma eEkonomi's expected format. No manual reformatting needed.
Visma eEkonomi Versions Compared
| Version | Price | Import | Reconciliation | Auto-match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visma eEkonomi Smart | 149 kr/manad | |||
| Visma eEkonomi Pro | 299 kr/manad | |||
| Visma eEkonomi Bokforing | 99 kr/manad |
Bank Compatibility
Here is how each major Swedish bank works with Visma eEkonomi via BankStatementConverter:
| Bank | Native Format | Difficulty | BSC Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handelsbanken | PDF (concatenated text) | Hard | |
| SEB | PDF + CSV download | Medium | |
| Nordea | PDF + OFX download | Easy | |
| Swedbank | PDF + CSV download | Medium | |
| Lansforsakringar | PDF only | Hard | |
| Danske Bank | PDF + CSV | Medium | |
| ICA Banken | PDF only | Hard | |
| Avanza | PDF + CSV | Easy |
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Issue: "Invalid file format" error in Visma
This usually means the CSV file uses the wrong delimiter or encoding. Visma expects semicolon-separated (;) CSV with UTF-8 encoding.
Fix: BankStatementConverter automatically uses Visma-compatible formatting. If you converted elsewhere, open in Notepad and check the delimiter.
Issue: Dates not recognized
Visma requires YYYY-MM-DD date format. Some bank exports use DD/MM/YYYY or other formats.
Fix: BankStatementConverter normalizes all dates to ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD) which Visma accepts directly.
Issue: Duplicate transactions after import
This happens when you import overlapping date ranges.
Fix: Always check the last imported date before importing a new file. Use non-overlapping date ranges.
Visma vs Fortnox: Bank Import Comparison
Both Visma eEkonomi and Fortnox support bank statement import, but they work differently. Fortnox has a native SIE import feature, while Visma focuses on CSV. BankStatementConverter supports both formats -- just select the right export option.
For a detailed comparison, see our guide on importing bank statements into Fortnox.