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AIB Statement Converter
Convert AIB Statements to TXT
Transform AIB PDFs into clean, organized TXT files in seconds. Validated against your statement balances.
About AIB Statements
Allied Irish Banks (AIB) is one of Ireland's largest banks, providing comprehensive financial services across the island. Irish statements use UK/IE banking conventions with amounts in Euros and clear sort code displays. The bank's digital transformation has resulted in statements optimized for electronic delivery and accounting integration.
Statement Conversion Notes
AIB statements use Irish IBAN format (IE followed by 22 characters). Direct debits show merchant reference numbers.
AIB Statement Format Details
Understanding the specific layout and structure of AIB PDF statements helps ensure accurate conversion to TXT. Here is what our parser handles for this bank:
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Allied Irish Banks (AIB) statements use Irish/UK date format DD/MM/YYYY throughout — dates must be converted to MM/DD/YYYY or ISO 8601 when importing into US accounting software
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AIB IBAN format starts with IE followed by 20 digits — the sort code (6 digits) and account number (8 digits) are embedded within the IBAN and appear separately in the statement header for domestic payment purposes
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Business accounts enrolled in "AIB Merchant Services" include a separate "Card Transactions" section with terminal ID (TID) and merchant ID (MID) per settlement batch — these batch settlement rows should not be confused with individual card purchase transactions
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Northern Ireland accounts operate in GBP while Republic of Ireland accounts operate in EUR — cross-border accounts may show both currencies with the daily exchange rate applied to cross-currency transfers
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AIB statements identify payment type using a 3-letter transaction code in the description: "VIS" for Visa card, "MAS" for Mastercard, "DIR" for direct debit, "STD" for standing order, "ATM" for cash withdrawal — these codes enable automatic categorization during conversion
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Online statement PDFs downloaded from AIB Internet Banking include a digital watermark with the download timestamp — this watermark is visually overlaid but does not interfere with text extraction from the underlying PDF layer
Supported Statement Versions
- 2019-2024 Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland statements supported
- AIB Internet Banking PDF downloads preferred over mailed paper statements
- AIB Business Online statements include additional batch settlement columns not present in personal statements
Known Issues We Handle
- Northern Ireland accounts (GBP) and Republic of Ireland accounts (EUR) use the same PDF template — the currency is only specified in the column header, so verifying the header before conversion is important to avoid currency misidentification
- Cross-border EUR/GBP transfers appear as two separate transactions (debit in source currency, credit in destination currency) on separate dates — both rows must be retained in the export to maintain balance continuity
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How to Convert AIB Statements to TXT
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Upload Your AIB Statement
Simply drag and drop your PDF AIB bank statement or click to browse from your computer.
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Automated Data Extraction
Our advanced system automatically detects and extracts all transactions, dates, amounts, and descriptions with high precision.
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Download TXT File
Get your perfectly formatted TXT file ready for immediate use in Excel, QuickBooks, or your accounting software.
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Pro Tips for Converting AIB to TXT
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For AIB accounts with multi-currency transactions, verify that the TXT export shows currency codes (USD, CAD, EUR) alongside amounts. Our converter preserves original currency information in the description field when converting to a single base currency.
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Always verify that the converted TXT file's ending balance matches your AIB statement. This confirms all transactions were extracted accurately.
Converting AIB Statements to TXT (Plain Text)
Aib produces statements with unique characteristics that impact conversion accuracy to formats like TXT. Specifically, aib iban format starts with ie followed by 20 digits — the sort code (6 digits) and account number (8 digits) are embedded within the iban and appear separately in the statement header for domestic payment purposes. The TXT conversion process is optimized to handle this bank-specific format, using advanced OCR trained on thousands of Aib statement samples to achieve industry-leading extraction accuracy for your TXT exports.
TXT exports preserve all critical transaction details from your Aib statements while formatting them for optimal compatibility with your target software. The conversion process maintains data integrity across Aib's date fields, transaction descriptions, debit/credit amounts, and running balances, ensuring nothing is lost or corrupted during the format transformation. This makes TXT a reliable choice for Aib customers needing flexible data export options.
Important note for Aib conversions: AIB statements use Irish IBAN format (IE followed by 22 characters). Direct debits show merchant reference numbers.. Our TXT export accounts for these statement-specific details, ensuring the converted data matches your original PDF exactly. This attention to bank-specific formatting nuances is what differentiates our converter from generic OCR tools that may miss critical transaction details.
TXT is the universal plain text format with tab or pipe-delimited columns - the simplest possible data format that can be read by any device, operating system, or text editor ever made. When you export bank statements to TXT, you get a portable, future-proof file that will remain readable for decades. This format has zero dependencies on proprietary software and is ideal for command-line processing, scripting, and long-term archival.
When to Choose TXT for AIB
Choose TXT when you need maximum portability, long-term archival, or plan to process data with command-line tools. TXT is ideal for scripting pipelines, batch processing, and when you want zero dependency on proprietary software. This format will remain readable indefinitely, making it perfect for compliance archives.
Importing AIB Data
Open directly in any text editor to view. For spreadsheet import, use File > Open and select "Text files" - the import wizard will let you set delimiters (tab, pipe, or comma). For command-line processing, standard Unix tools like awk, cut, and grep work directly on the file.
Compatible Software for AIB TXT Exports
Any text editor (Notepad, TextEdit, vim)Notepad++VS CodeCommand-line tools (grep, awk, sed)ExcelGoogle SheetsShell scripts
Why TXT Works Well for AIB
- TXT (Plain Text) format universal compatibility - readable by any system
- TXT (Plain Text) format zero software dependencies
- TXT (Plain Text) format tiny file size
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Sample AIB → TXT Output
| Date | Description | Debit | Credit | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Direct Deposit | $251.18 | $1965.63 | |
| 2026-03-20 | Grocery Store | $23.02 | $1726.71 | |
| 2026-03-13 | Local Restaurant | $12.26 | $1714.45 |
Preview of converted output from an actual AIB statement
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is Aib statement conversion to TXT?
Our AI-powered converter delivers high accuracy even with complex, multi-column statement layouts on Aib statements by handling specific formatting challenges like aib statements identify payment type using a 3-letter transaction code in the description: "vis" for visa card, "mas" for mastercard, "dir" for direct debit, "std" for standing order, "atm" for cash withdrawal — these codes enable automatic categorization during conversion. The OCR engine is also trained to recognize allied irish banks (aib) statements use irish/uk date format dd/mm/yyyy throughout — dates must be converted to mm/dd/yyyy or iso 8601 when importing into us accounting software, ensuring reliable TXT output for all Aib statement types.
How long does it take to convert Aib statements to TXT?
Aib statements — including 2019-2024 Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland statements — are fully supported. Processing typically takes 25-50 seconds depending on statement length and transaction count. Our system automatically handles aib iban format starts with ie followed by 20 digits — the sort code (6 digits) and account number (8 digits) are embedded within the iban and appear separately in the statement header for domestic payment purposes and applies the appropriate parsing rules for optimal TXT conversion.
Is my Aib statement data secure during TXT conversion?
Your Aib statement data is encrypted with 256-bit SSL during upload and processing. Files are stored in SOC 2 compliant data centers and automatically purged within 24 hours. We never share, sell, or retain your financial information beyond the processing window.
What delimiter is used in the TXT export?
The TXT export from Aib statements uses tab delimiters by default, ensuring compatibility with spreadsheet applications and command-line tools. Each field (date, description, amount, balance) is separated by a tab character, making it easy to parse with tools like awk, cut, or Excel's Text Import Wizard. You can also request pipe (|) or comma delimiters if needed for specific processing requirements.
Can I process TXT files with command-line tools?
Yes, TXT from Aib statements is perfect for Unix/Linux command-line processing. Use awk to extract specific columns, grep to filter transactions by keyword, or cut to select fields. For example, `awk -F'\t' '{print $1, $3}'` extracts dates and amounts. The plain text format has zero dependencies, making it ideal for shell scripts, cron jobs, and automated batch processing pipelines.
Can I convert multiple Aib statements at once to TXT?
Yes, you can batch convert multiple Aib statements by uploading them sequentially. Each statement will be processed into its own TXT file with the original statement period clearly labeled. This is particularly useful for catching up on historical data entry or reconciling multiple months of transactions. The converted files can then be imported into your accounting software in chronological order.
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