Can I sync Starling to YNAB automatically?
Yes — when Starling is listed under United Kingdom in BudgetSyncer, you can authorize it through PSD2 open banking and map accounts to YNAB. Transactions import on a schedule without CSV exports.
United Kingdom
Sync Starling transactions to YNAB
Starling is available for automatic YNAB sync in United Kingdom through BudgetSyncer and GoCardless open banking. Authorize via your bank's PSD2 consent screen — no CSV exports, no passwords stored by BudgetSyncer.
Institution details
Live data from GoCardless Bank Account Data for Starling in United Kingdom.
- Institution ID
- STARLING_SRLGGB3L
- BIC
- SRLGGB3L
- Transaction history
- 730 days
- Access consent valid for
- 90 days
- Reconfirmation access valid for
- 730 days
- Countries
- United Kingdom
YNAB Direct Import
YNAB Direct Import (Plaid) only covers select banks in United Kingdom — many users still CSV-import from Starling. BudgetSyncer uses open banking where Starling is listed in GoCardless.
How to connect
- Create a free BudgetSyncer account and connect your YNAB plan with OAuth.
- Choose United Kingdom in the bank picker and select Starling from the institution list.
- Authorize via your bank's secure PSD2 flow and map accounts to YNAB.
- Subscribe to enable scheduled sync — transactions import several times per day.
FAQ
Does YNAB Direct Import support Starling?
YNAB Direct Import (Plaid) only covers select banks in United Kingdom — many users still CSV-import from Starling. BudgetSyncer uses open banking where Starling is listed in GoCardless.
How much transaction history does Starling provide?
GoCardless reports up to 730 days of transaction history for Starling. Initial sync imports available history; ongoing syncs add new transactions several times per day.
Is BudgetSyncer official YNAB?
No. BudgetSyncer is an independent product that uses the YNAB API with your permission. YNAB and You Need A Budget are trademarks of YNAB; BudgetSyncer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YNAB.