bank statement

American  

noun

1. a monthly statement of account mailed by a bank to each of its customers with checking or other accounts, recording the banking transactions and current balance during a period and usually including canceled checks.

2. a statement required to be published periodically by a bank showing its financial status, as assets and liabilities.

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bank statement British  

noun

1. a statement of transactions in a bank account, esp one of a series sent at regular intervals to the depositor

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Example Sentences

However, the judge refused to back down and noted that she will not make a decision until the bank statement is revealed.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

The required documents include a valid passport or birth certificate to prove identity, as well as those proving California residency such as a utility bill or a bank statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

“At some point, the journal requested I send them a personal bank statement to prove I didn’t have the means.”

From Science Magazine • Dec. 4, 2024

She has previously told the BBC her mother would tick off items on a bank statement against receipts while sitting at the kitchen table: "We weren't poor, but we didn't have money to waste."

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

“Yeah, I forgot about that. Okay, we’ll go next weekend. We’ll get the visa stuff done this week. I’ll get a copy of my bank statement tomorrow.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie