Bank Statement Translation Services in Singapore
Need a bank statement in English? The route depends on who will read it. Banks, employers and most visa centres accept a certified translation. ICA is stricter: for any document it asks for in a PR, citizenship or Student's Pass file, it accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that is notarised. Courts need a translator's affidavit. We translate every line and keep every figure as printed, and we arrange the Notary Public and SAL when they are needed.
Quick answer: A certified bank statement translation starts from S$40 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours for a short statement. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$202.20 for 1 page, plus S$40 for each extra page. It takes 3 to 7 working days. Need it fast? Send short documents before 11am on a weekday for same-day translation. The notary and SAL steps then add a few working days.
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Certified, Notarised or Apostilled? Which Bank Statement Translation Do You Need?
Most people need only one of these. A statement for a bank, employer or visa centre usually needs card 1. A statement that ICA asks for needs card 2. Card 3 is for Singapore statements going abroad. Applying for a loan or a visa? You probably need only card 1.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our translator and the company, with our stamp and a statement that the translation is accurate.
- Used for: Banks and lenders, employers, most visa centres, and MOM when it asks.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours for a short statement.
- From: S$40 per page.
2. Notarised Translation (ICA and HDB)
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore signs on top of our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship and Student's Pass files; HDB if not in English, Chinese, Malay or Tamil.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$202.20 for 1 page (S$40 translation + S$75 notarial certificate + S$87.20 SAL); +S$40 each extra page.
3. Going Abroad: Apostille or Embassy Legalisation
- Who signs it: The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), plus the embassy where a country needs it.
- Used for: Singapore bank statements translated for a student visa, residence permit or loan abroad.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days, plus the embassy's own time where needed.
- From: The apostille is already in the notarised price. Embassy fees are extra.
One thing we will always tell you straight
ICA does not endorse any private translation company. No company in Singapore can promise you that ICA will say yes. What ICA looks at is the route the translation took: an embassy, a notary, or a private translation that was notarised or attested later. So we do not sell you a promise. We build your file in the exact shape ICA asks for, and we tell you honestly when you do not need an extra step. Our ICA translation services page sets out the full rules in plain words.
Bank Statements in 200+ Languages
Most statements we receive are in Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese and Thai. Your statement may be a Chinese statement (银行对账单 or 流水) from ICBC, Bank of China, CCB or ABC; an Indonesian rekening koran or mutasi rekening from BCA, Mandiri or BRI; a Malaysian penyata akaun from Maybank, CIMB or Public Bank; a Vietnamese sao kê tài khoản from Vietcombank or BIDV; or a Thai, Japanese, Korean, Burmese, Hindi or Tamil statement. We keep every date, amount, balance and reference number as printed. We translate the column headings, transaction descriptions and bank notes, so an officer can follow each line.
Also: Khmer, Lao, Mongolian
Common languages are charged at the standard rate. Rare languages, such as Khmer, Lao or Mongolian, cost more. Tell us the language and we will quote before you pay.
Singapore Bank Statements for Use Abroad
Going the other way? We also prepare Singapore bank statements for use abroad.
Student visas
Universities and embassies in Japan, Korea, China, Germany and France often want proof of funds. Some want a translation into their own language. We translate from English and notarise when asked.
Moving and property abroad
Residence permits and loans in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Malaysia or Indonesia may need translated statements. SAL's apostille works in Apostille countries such as China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Gulf countries
Saudi Arabia accepts the SAL apostille. The UAE and Qatar still want embassy legalisation, often with an Arabic translation. We prepare the file in the right order.
"Sworn" translation requests
Singapore has no state-appointed sworn translators. When an office abroad asks for a "sworn" translation, it usually means a translator's affidavit of accuracy, sworn before a Notary Public in Singapore and then apostilled by SAL, or a translator on that embassy's own list.
Bank Statement Translation From Your E-Statement PDF: 4 Steps, No Bank Login Needed
No office visit and no bank login needed. Everything starts from your scans or e-statement PDF.
Send clear scans
Send every page in bank order, including the front page with your name, plus your passport photo page so names match. E-statement PDFs are fine.
Get a fixed price within an hour
We count the pages, check the language and tell you which route your office needs: certified, notarised or a translator's affidavit.
Translation and a second check
A human translator works on your file. A second person checks every date, amount and balance against the original.
Delivery, or notary and SAL if needed
Certified: a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. Notarised: one PDF of the full set (copy of the original, translation, notarial certificate and SAL certificate) for upload, plus the signed paper set. Courier for a small fee, or collect it from our office.
Why People Trust Us With Bank Statement Translation
What we check and handle on every statement.
Names Checked Against Your Passport
Account holder names, including joint holders, are matched to the passport and the statement.
Every Figure Kept as Printed
We never change, round, convert or drop an amount, and a second person checks the balances.
Notary Step Handled Here
We work with a partner Notary Public in Singapore and send the paper on to SAL after that. You do not have to book a lawyer or queue anywhere yourself.
Honest Timelines
Certified translation takes 24 to 48 hours for a short statement. With notary and SAL, allow 3 to 7 working days.
A Real Job: 36-Page ICBC Statement From Shanghai Notarised for an ICA PR File
An Employment Pass holder applying for Singapore PR needed a Chinese savings statement from ICBC in Shanghai in English. The statement ran to 36 pages, was a joint account, and the scan was too large to send in one go. The client shared it by a drive link, and we translated every transaction line and kept every amount in yuan. A second person checked the running balances on all 36 pages. Both account holders' names were matched to their passports. The set went to the Notary Public and SAL and was delivered in 4 working days. The client filed it the next day, and nothing was queried.
Chinese Bank Statement Translation
Original: ICBC savings statement
Transaction lines, running balances and amounts in yuan, in Chinese.
What the client needed
Employment Pass holder applying for Singapore PR
- The statement ran to 36 pages
- It was a joint account with two holders
- The scan was too large to send in one go
What we did
How we handled it
- Received the 36-page statement by a drive link
- Translated every transaction line and kept every amount in yuan
- A second person checked the running balances on all 36 pages
- Matched both account holders' names to their passports
- Sent the set to the Notary Public and SAL, then delivered it
How Much Does Bank Statement Translation Cost in Singapore?
You pay per page. A monthly statement is often 1 to 3 pages, and a 6- or 12-month history can be much longer. Several statements, or statements with payslips? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Certified Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- For banks, employers and most visa centres
- Signed, stamped PDF; paper copy on request
- Long statements (20+ pages): ask about a volume rate
For ICA Files: Certified + Notarised
3-7 daysnotary + SAL included
- +S$40 for each extra page
- Example: a 6-page statement as one set = S$402.20
- One PDF of the full set for upload, plus the paper set
Urgent
Same day*Extra charge
- *Same-day translation if sent before 11am on a weekday (short documents)
- The notary and SAL steps still take a few working days.
Common languages such as Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese and Thai are charged at the standard rate. Rarer languages, such as Khmer, Lao or Mongolian, cost more. Tell us the language and we will give you an exact quote.
What Clients Say About Our Bank Statement Translation
Feedback from clients who had their bank statements translated with us.
Real Client Experiences
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"Before signing rental agreement, agent wanted translated monthly account records. This team did my banking document translation quickly. Details matched exactly. Landlord approved after checking. Move?in plan stayed on track."
Multiple Months Done Right
"For PR income review, I needed six months of account statement conversion to English. They handled every page carefully. Amounts were clear. ICA portal accepted the upload without error."
Credit Card Application Saved
"When applying for new credit card, the bank asked for English account summary translation. I felt stuck. They explained steps clearly. File was ready next day. Card approval came soon..."
Overseas Transfer Explained
"Because I moved funds from overseas, ICA wanted translated bank transaction records. This service prepared accurate statement translation. Every entry was easy to read. Officer accepted without further questions."
Employment Check Completed
"My employer requested English banking statement version for salary review. I contacted them. Financial document translation was clean and clear. HR accepted immediately."
ICA Re?Submission Worked
"Earlier submission failed due to unclear bank statement conversion. I came here after that mistake. New translation was formatted properly. ICA accepted on second upload."
Loan Timeline Protected
"Bank gave short time to provide translated financial statements. They worked fast and stayed in touch. My banking statement translation was approved. Loan timeline was not delayed."
Other Papers You May Need
Several statements, or statements with payslips? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
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Need more than one document translated?
Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Bank Statement Translation: Common Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most about bank statement translation.
FAQ Group
Does ICA accept a certified translation of my bank statement?
No. A certified translation alone is not enough for ICA. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that is notarised by a notary in Singapore or the issuing country, or attested by that embassy. We add the Notary Public and SAL for you. Banks, employers and most visa centres accept a certified translation.
How much does bank statement translation cost in Singapore?
Certified translation starts at S$40 a page. The ICA version with notary and SAL starts at S$202.20 for 1 page, and each extra page adds S$40, so a 6-page statement comes to S$402.20. Same-day translation adds S$20 a page for short statements. Long statements get a volume quote. You get a fixed, itemised price within the hour.
Do I need SAL authentication or an apostille for ICA?
Not as a separate step. When a Singapore notary signs your translation, SAL must authenticate it, and since 16 September 2021 SAL does this with an apostille. We arrange it, and the S$87.20 fee is included in our notarised price. Embassy legalisation is needed only for some countries abroad, such as the UAE and Qatar.
My deadline is in a few days. Can you still help?
A short statement can be translated the same day if you send it before 11am on a weekday. Long statements and notarised sets take longer, because the notary and SAL usually add a few working days. Message us on WhatsApp today with your page count and date, and we will tell you honestly whether it is possible.
Do I get a PDF and a paper copy? Do you need my original?
A clear scan or e-statement PDF is enough to start. We never need your bank login. Certified translations come as a signed PDF, with paper on request. Notarised sets are signed on paper, and you also get one PDF of the full set to upload. If an office asks for a certified true copy of the statement, we can arrange that too.
Do you translate every transaction line?
Yes. We translate every line, date, description and note, and keep the layout close to the original so an officer can compare them. Partial pages are often queried, so we do not recommend them. If you need only certain months, send just those months and we will price them separately.
Will you convert the amounts into Singapore dollars?
No. A translation must match the original, so every amount and balance stays in its own currency, such as yuan, rupiah or ringgit. We translate the words around the figures. If an office wants Singapore dollars, it does the conversion itself.
My e-statement has no bank stamp. Can you still translate it?
Yes. Most banks now issue statements as PDFs without a stamp, and we translate them as they are, including any QR or verification code. Whether the office accepts an unstamped statement is its own rule. Some ask for a bank-stamped copy, so check your letter before you order.
Can I hide some payments before you translate?
No. We translate the statement as it is. Hidden or deleted rows break the running balance and are easy to spot, which can raise more questions than the payment itself. If an entry needs explaining, add a short note to your application instead. We do not black out account numbers unless the office allows it.
My account is joint, or already closed. Is that a problem?
No. For a joint account, we translate both names exactly as printed and match each to a passport. Statements from closed accounts can be translated in the same way. Faint or handwritten passbook entries may take a little longer, and we mark anything unreadable as "illegible" rather than guess.
Get Your Bank Statement Translation Done the Right Way
Send your statement, tell us which office is asking, and we tell you which level you need before you pay. Translation, notary and SAL are handled in one place.