payment history

[ˈpeɪmənt ˈhɪstəri]
nounpl: payment histories
histórico de pagamentos
1. A record of all payments made by a person or organization on a debt or financial obligation, including dates, amounts, and whether payments were made on time or late
Your payment history is one of the most important factors in determining your credit score.
Seu histórico de pagamentos é um dos fatores mais importantes para determinar sua pontuação de crédito.
2. Documentation showing the pattern and timeliness of bill payments, loan repayments, or other financial obligations
The bank reviewed my payment history before approving the mortgage application.
O banco analisou meu histórico de pagamentos antes de aprovar a solicitação de hipoteca.
3. In credit reporting, a detailed account of how consistently an individual or business has paid their debts
A clean payment history demonstrates financial responsibility to creditors.
Um histórico de pagamentos limpo demonstra responsabilidade financeira aos credores.
Payment history is a critical concept in both American and Brazilian financial systems. In the USA, it accounts for 35% of credit score calculations and heavily influences loan approvals and interest rates. In Brazil, the 'histórico de pagamentos' is increasingly important as credit markets expand and financial institutions rely more on credit reports. The term reflects the growing emphasis on personal financial accountability in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
payment recordpayment track recordcredit historypayment patternrepayment history
Antonyms / Antônimos
default historydelinquency record

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
histórico de pagamentos
Most common and formal usage in financial contexts
General Brazilian
registro de pagamentos
Alternative informal translation meaning 'payment record'
São Paulo
histórico de pagamentos
Standard usage in major financial hub
Portugal
histórico de pagamentos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in Portuguese financial institutions

Related Words

credit scorecredit reportdelinquencydefaultcreditworthinessfinancial obligationinstallmenttransaction history

Related Idioms & Phrases

spotless payment history
clean payment history
damaged payment history
rebuild payment history
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