5/14/2025 5:32 AM (PST)

I was making a statement for submission to the embassy, and my task was clear: show a moderate but stable account movement with a decent balance. I looked through many templates until I found the right one on this site: https://bankstatementgenerator.org/product-category/usa-banks/. I was impressed that you could choose the bank I needed—in my case, Citi—and set the desired period. The design turned out to be just like the real one, with the usual formatting and even the correct small signatures under the columns. I added a few regular receipts—payroll, rent, and a few purchases—to make everything look natural. Visually, there is no difference at all.

5/14/2025 6:06 AM (PST)

In my opinion, it is important to adjust the template to the way you actually use the account. If you usually keep a minimum balance, you should not use a template with large amounts. I also make sure that the dates are consecutive and there are no unnecessary repetitions in transactions - it immediately catches the eye. It is better to have fewer lines, but everything should be logical and “on topic”.