bank statements

[bæŋk ˈsteɪtmənts]
nounpl: bank statements
extratos bancários
1. Official documents issued by a bank that show all transactions (deposits, withdrawals, transfers) made from a bank account during a specific period
I need to review my bank statements to track my monthly expenses.
Preciso revisar meus extratos bancários para acompanhar minhas despesas mensais.
2. A detailed record provided by a financial institution showing account balance, credits, and debits
The accountant requested the last three months of bank statements for the audit.
O contador solicitou os extratos bancários dos últimos três meses para a auditoria.
3. Financial documentation used for verification purposes in loans, mortgages, or legal proceedings
Bank statements are required to apply for a mortgage.
Extratos bancários são necessários para solicitar uma hipoteca.
Bank statements are essential financial documents in both US and Brazilian banking systems. In Brazil, they are increasingly accessed online through internet banking ('acesso digital'), though physical copies are still requested for official matters. In the USA, digital statements are standard, though physical copies can be requested. Both cultures recognize them as critical for tax filing, loan applications, and financial transparency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
account statementstransaction recordsfinancial statementsaccount history

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
extratos bancários
Most common and widely understood term throughout Brazil
São Paulo
extratos bancários
Standard usage in business and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
extratos bancários
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'extratos'
Portugal
extratos bancários or declarações bancárias
Both terms are acceptable; 'declarações bancárias' is also commonly used

Related Words

checking accountsavings accountdepositwithdrawaltransactionbalancefinancial recordsaccount reconciliation

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the money in bank statements
bank statements don't lie
keep your bank statements organized
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