Redact a Bank Statement Without Uploading Your File
Bank statements contain account numbers, BSB codes, names, addresses, and transaction history. Before sharing with a landlord, lawyer, or employer, you need to remove the sensitive parts.
WorkLens scans your file inside your browser — no upload, no server, no risk.
What PII Exists in a Bank Statement
- Account holder name (full legal name)
- BSB and account numbers
- Transaction descriptions (payee names, employers)
- Addresses (billing and branch)
- Tax-related references (TFN, ATO payment refs)
- Phone numbers and email addresses in payee details
How to Redact in 30 Seconds
- Export your bank statement as CSV or XLSX from your banking app.
- Drop the file into WorkLens at /scan/csv or /scan/xlsx.
- WorkLens detects names, BSB codes, account numbers, phone numbers, and emails automatically.
- Review the detections — click any cell to manually add or remove flags.
- Click Download — get a clean copy with PII replaced by labels like [Person Name], [BSB Code].
What Gets Detected Automatically
WorkLens runs 15 detection layers. Regex patterns catch BSB codes (XXX-XXX with valid bank prefixes), phone numbers, and emails. Checksum validators verify TFN and ABN mathematically. The GLiNER AI model detects person names — including ALL CAPS and non-English — as single entities.
Each detection shows its confidence level: Critical (checksum-verified), Sensitive (AI-confirmed), or Possibly Sensitive (single-source). You decide what to redact.
Why Not Use an Online Tool?
Online PDF redaction tools upload your file to a server. Even if they claim to delete it, you have no proof. Server logs, CDN caches, and temporary storage can retain copies.
WorkLens processes everything in WebAssembly inside your browser tab. Open Chrome DevTools → Network tab while scanning. You will see zero outbound requests with file data. Disconnect your internet and try — it still works.
When You Need This
- Rental applications — landlords require proof of income but don't need your account number
- Loan applications — banks ask for statements but you can redact irrelevant transactions
- Legal proceedings — solicitors need financial records with opposing party details removed
- Tax accountants — share income data without exposing personal transaction history
- Employment verification — HR needs salary proof, not your spending habits
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WorkLens upload my bank statement?
No. Your file is processed entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Zero data leaves your machine.
What file formats are supported?
CSV and XLSX (Excel). Most Australian banks let you export statements in these formats from internet banking.
Can it detect Australian BSB codes?
Yes. WorkLens validates BSB codes against known bank prefixes — not just the XXX-XXX pattern, but whether it's a real bank identifier.
Does it catch names in ALL CAPS?
Yes. The GLiNER AI model is span-based — it detects 'M PADMAVATHI DEVI' as one person name, not three separate words.
What does the redacted file look like?
PII values are replaced with labels: 'John Smith' becomes '[Person Name]', '032-001' becomes '[BSB Code]'. File structure stays identical.
Redact Your Bank Statement Now
Drop your CSV or XLSX file. No signup, no upload, no risk.
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