Password-Protected Bank Statements: How to Open Them Safely
Learn how to open password-protected statements for local extraction (no cracking, you provide the password).
Last updated: 2026-01-04
Overview
Some banks encrypt statement PDFs with a password. You can still extract data locally if you know the password.
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Step-by-step
- 1) Open the Statement Converter.
- 2) Add the password-protected PDF.
- 3) When prompted, enter the password (provided by your bank).
- 4) Proceed with selection/mapping and export as usual.
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Troubleshooting
- If the password fails, confirm you’re using the bank-provided format (often DOB or account digits).
- If permissions restrict copying/printing, try PDF Restriction Remover (local processing).
- We do not crack or bypass encryption — you must know the password.
FAQ
Do you crack encrypted PDFs?
No. You must provide the password. We do not bypass encryption.
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