Importing a bank statement into Cost Me, step by step

Typing in every past buy by hand would take forever. So Cost Me lets you bring in a bank statement instead. In a few minutes you can see your real spending, sorted and ready. Here is how to do it, step by step.

What importing does

Importing reads a file of your past purchases and adds them to Cost Me for you. You do not have to remember every coffee or every order. The app lays them out so you can spot what is really going on with your money.

Where to get your statement

Most banks let you download a statement from their website or app. Look for a button that says “download,” “export,” or “statement.” Save the file to your phone so Cost Me can find it.

How to import it

1. Open Cost Me and go to the import screen.
2. Pick your bank from the list, or choose the file you saved.
3. Let the app read the rows of spending.
4. Skim the list and uncheck anything you do not want to add.
5. Tap to bring them in. Done.

That is the whole flow. No typing, no math, no spreadsheet wrestling.

Why import at all

Most of us guess low about our own spending. An import shows the truth, which is the first step to changing it. Once your buys are in, Cost Me can spot your patterns and show what those buys could have grown into over 30 years.

It also feeds your lifetime savings number with real history, so the app reflects your actual life, not a blank slate.

A note on your data

Your statement is your business. Cost Me uses it to show your own numbers back to you, not to share them around. If you want to know exactly how that works, see your data and privacy in Cost Me.

The takeaway

Importing a bank statement turns a boring chore into a five-minute setup. Download the file, pick your bank, bring it in, and let Cost Me show you what your spending really looks like.