Bank overview
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Metro Bank
A high-street challenger bank in the UK known for long opening hours.
View all formats →Export format comparison
| Format | First Direct | Metro Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Convert → | Convert → |
| CSV | Convert → | Convert → |
| Plain Text | Convert → | Convert → |
| Sage | Convert → | Convert → |
| Cegid | Convert → | Convert → |
| Xero | Convert → | Convert → |
| QuickBooks | Convert → | Convert → |
| FEC | Convert → | Convert → |
Both banks are fully supported. Click any "Convert →" link to see the step-by-step guide for that combination.
Which should you use for accounting?
Both First Direct and Metro Bank statements export equally well with EuroExtract. The AI handles all standard PDF layouts from both banks, extracting every transaction field: date, description, amount, IBAN, BIC, and payment reference.
The choice typically comes down to your existing banking relationships and accounting software. If you use Sage or Cegid (common in France), FEC export is available for both. For UK users on Xero or QuickBooks, both banks produce clean output.
Try it free — 3 pages, no card requiredFAQs — First Direct vs Metro Bank
Can I convert both First Direct and Metro Bank statements with the same account?
Yes. A single EuroExtract account handles statements from all 470+ supported European banks — including both First Direct and Metro Bank. Simply upload each PDF and choose your export format.
Is there any difference in accuracy between First Direct and Metro Bank extraction?
No. EuroExtract achieves 99.2% extraction accuracy for both banks. Our AI is trained on all common PDF statement layouts used by First Direct and Metro Bank.
Which format is best for importing First Direct or Metro Bank statements into accounting software?
For Xero: use CSV. For QuickBooks: use IIF. For Sage: use Sage format. For French FEC compliance: use FEC. For Excel analysis: use XLSX. All formats are available for both banks.