How to export NAB Internet Banking transactions to CSV

Updated 2026-10-15

Short answer

In NAB Internet Banking, open the account, choose the date range and use the download/export option to save a CSV file. The file contains: Varies by export; older files are Date, Amount, (id), (type), Transaction details, Balance — no header row. One signed Amount column. Import it into a budgeting spreadsheet such as Sorted Budget and the columns are detected and categorised for you.

Steps

  1. Log in to NAB Internet Banking on a computer.
  2. Go to Accounts › Transaction history.
  3. Filter or search to the dates you need.
  4. Select Export and choose the spreadsheet (CSV) format.

What’s in the file

ColumnsVaries by export; older files are Date, Amount, (id), (type), Transaction details, Balance — no header row
AmountsOne signed Amount column
Date formatdd Mmm yy (for example 05 Sep 26)

Limits and tips

NAB keeps up to about 2 years of history online. NAB lists the export formats as spreadsheet, QIF or PDF — choose spreadsheet.

NAB has changed its export layout over time; Sorted Budget detects the columns either way.

Banks update their menus from time to time. If a button has moved, search your bank’s help for “export transactions” or “download transactions”.

Frequently asked questions

Can I export NAB Internet Banking transactions from the app?

NAB keeps up to about 2 years of history online. NAB lists the export formats as spreadsheet, QIF or PDF — choose spreadsheet.

What columns are in a NAB Internet Banking CSV?

Varies by export; older files are Date, Amount, (id), (type), Transaction details, Balance — no header row. Amounts: One signed Amount column. Dates: dd Mmm yy (for example 05 Sep 26).

What do I do with the CSV?

Open Sorted Budget, go to a Bank tab and use File › Import (Replace current sheet). Columns are detected automatically and every transaction is categorised.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-15.