What to cover on a bank statement
A single statement page carries your account number, name, home address and every transaction. Keep what proves your point and cover the rest.
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What to cover
Anything the recipient did not ask for is safer covered.
| Item | Why cover it | How to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| Account number | Enough to set up a debit or ACH transfer against it | Leave the last 4 digits, black out the rest |
| Account holder name | Combined with other paperwork it enables impersonation | Cover it, or leave the surname only |
| Home address | Puts your street address in someone else’s hands | Cover the whole address line |
| Individual transactions | Spending habits and who you pay are all visible | Cover rows unrelated to what you are proving |
Bank statement
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How to do it
- Load the documentUse a photo, a scan or a screenshot — Ctrl+V pastes one straight in.
- Mark what to coverDrag a rectangle over each item in the table above. You can mark several in a row.
- Save and zoom inSave as PNG or JPG, then zoom to 200% to be sure no digits show through.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I black out the whole account number?
Most landlords and lenders only need the last 4 digits to confirm the account is yours. Check their instructions first.
Can the numbers still be copied out?
No. Saving as an image removes the text layer, so there are no digits left to select or copy.
Can I cover every transaction?
It depends on the purpose. If you are proving income, leave the payroll deposits and cover the rest.