What is the Signed Digital Bank Satetement PDF?
The Signed Digital Bank Statement PDF is a digitally signed document that provides both general account information and a detailed overview of all transactions within a defined period. It serves as a secure and legally compliant alternative to traditional paper statements.
What information does the PDF include?
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General account overview:
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Account balance
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Overdraft limit
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General account details
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Transaction overview:
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Date of transaction
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Remittance information
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Transaction amount
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Counterpart IBAN
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Counterpart name
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All data is digitally signed to ensure authenticity.
What are the advantages compared to traditional bank statements?
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Legally compliant: The digital signature guarantees authenticity and integrity.
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Error reduction: Digitalization minimizes manual errors.
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Faster processes: Statements are generated and verified automatically.
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Increased trust: Reliable proof for audits, tax returns, and compliance checks.
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Data security: Sensitive financial information is protected by secure transmission.
What are the use cases for this product?
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Accounting and bookkeeping
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Tax returns
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Financial audits
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Credit applications
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Business and personal financial management
What data fields are used?
The service returns a PDF containing:
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Account details (balance, overdraft, etc.)
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All transactions within the selected time frame, including metadata (IBAN, names, remittance info).
What input parameters are required?
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accountId (mandatory): The ID of the synchronized bank account.
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labelGroup (optional): Restrict transactions to selected label groups and sub-labels.
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dateStart (optional): Start date for the reporting period.
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dateEnd (optional): End date for the reporting period (default: current date).
How is integration into existing systems handled?
Very simple. The API only returns a PDF file (not JSON), making the process similar to retrieving a standard check.
Where can I find the full API documentation?
The complete API specification can be found in the finAPI API Documentation.