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What is a bank statement?

The bank statement is a report provided by the bank that lists all financial activities of an account over a specific period. It can be issued in physical format, available at the branch’s ATMs, or digital, accessible through internet banking or banking applications.

Ideal for tracking financial transactions, the bank statement details information such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and payments made to the account. With this document, it is possible to control the cash flow accurately.

In addition to transactions, the statement also displays the beginning and ending balance for the period, allowing a complete view of how the funds were used. This helps identify any discrepancies and take corrective action.

What is the bank statement for?

Bank statements have several important purposes:

Financial control: helps monitor all cash inflows and outflows, facilitating financial planning;
Error checking: allows you to quickly identify and correct possible errors in transactions;
Proof of payments: serves as proof of transactions carried out and received, in addition to being able to be used as proof of income;
Expense analysis: facilitates spending review, helping to identify unnecessary expenses and optimize the budget.

How important is bank statements for large companies?

For large companies, the bank statement is an indispensable tool in financial management. It offers a detailed view of all transactions carried out, allowing for strict control of cash flow. With this visibility, companies can:

Monitor inputs and outputs: closely monitor all financial transactions, such as supplier payments, customer receipts and other transactions;
Check the accuracy of transactions: quickly identify and correct possible errors or fraud in transactions;
Analyze spending patterns: assess expenditure patterns and identify opportunities for cost optimization;
Prove movements: use the extract as proof in financial audits and in accountability.

How to interpret a bank statement?

Interpreting a bank statement may seem challenging at first glance, but understanding a few key elements can make this task simpler:

Date: indicates the day the transaction was made;
Description: provides details about the type of financial transaction, such as withdrawal, deposit, loans or transfer;
Value: shows the financial amount involved in each transaction;
Balance: displays the account balance after each transaction, allowing a clear view of how each movement affected the available total.

What are the acronyms on the bank statement?

Analyzing a bank statement can be confusing due to various acronyms used. Here are some of the main acronyms and their meanings:

D: Debit – Indicates a debit transaction to the account, such as withdrawals, transfers, or bill payments.
C: Credit – Indicates a credit transaction in the account, such as deposits or transfers received.
TED: Electronic Transfer Available – Electronic transfers made between accounts of different banks in real time.
DOC: Credit Document – Electronic transfers made between accounts of different banks with a clearing period of up to 1 business day.
CC: Checking Account – Transaction related to the checking account.
CP: Savings Account – Transaction related to the savings account.
TBI: Identified Bank Transfer – Transfer with additional information for identification.
ENC: Charges – Fees or fees charged by the bank.
INTEREST: Interest charged or received on a transaction.
TEF: Electronic Fund Transfer – Transfer carried out within the same bank.
PGTO: Payment – Transaction related to a payment made.
BALANCE: Shows the current balance available in the account.
LIM DISP: Available Limit – Available amount of credit limit on a credit card.
CH DEV: Returned Check – Check issued was returned for some reason.
DEP. CH: Check deposit
DEP. DINH: Cash deposit
IOF: Tax on Financial Transactions.