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How to Get an Ally Bank Statement
Updated October 7, 2026 · Ally Bank
Quick answer
In the Ally app, log in, tap Menu, then Statements and Tax Forms, and pick the statement. On ally.com, open the statements section after you log in. Ally keeps 7 years of statements and tax forms online, even after you close your accounts.
Download an Ally bank statement online
- 1Log in at ally.com.
- 2Open the statements and tax forms section.
- 3Choose the account and the statement.
- 4View or download the PDF.
In the Ally app
- 1Open the Ally app and log in.
- 2Tap Menu.
- 3Tap Statements and Tax Forms.
- 4Pick the statement and share or save it.
How far back Ally statements go
Ally keeps statements and tax forms online for the last 7 years, and you can still see them after closing all of your Ally Bank accounts. Checking, money market, and savings accounts have monthly statements. CDs and IRAs have quarterly ones.
To download activity as a spreadsheet, select the account, scroll to Transaction History, and select the download icon to save a CSV or Quicken (QFX) file.
Ally bank verification letter
Ally has no branches, so there is no banker who can sign a letter in person. What you can get yourself is your monthly statements, which show your name, the account, and the balance, plus your account and routing numbers in the app.
If someone insists on a formal letter, contact Ally support and ask what they can provide. Before you do, ask the requester whether your last two or three statements will work instead. Most landlords accept them.
Ally proof of funds letter
Without branches, proof of funds from Ally usually means your most recent statement showing the ending balance. Some recipients also accept a bank-connected report that shows current balances.
Check what the recipient will accept before you rely on it for a large purchase. Many title companies and sellers want documents dated within the last 30 to 60 days.
Statement, letter, or income report: which to send
People asking for an Ally bank statement usually want proof of one of three things: that the account is yours, how much is in it, or how much you earn. Send the document that answers their actual question.
| Document | Where it comes from | What it shows | How fast | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank statement | You download it | Every transaction and the balance for one month | Minutes | Most rental applications and loan files |
| Bank verification letter | A banker prepares it | That the account exists, its open date, sometimes the balance | Same day to a few business days | Visas, some leases, employers, vendors |
| Proof of funds letter | A banker prepares it | Available balance as of a date | Same day to a few business days | Home purchases, large deposits, investors |
| Bank-connected income report | Built from a read-only bank connection | Recurring deposits, estimated monthly income, balances | About 5 minutes | Showing income without sending every transaction |
Does Ally work with Plaid?
Yes. Ally connects to Plaid, the service most budgeting, lending, and income apps use to read bank data. Search for Ally in the bank list, sign in, and choose which accounts to share. Your login goes to Ally, not to the app you are connecting, and you may be sent to Ally’s own sign-in page to approve access.
If a connection fails, it is usually because a security code timed out, and starting again normally fixes it. You can see and remove every app you have connected through Plaid at my.plaid.com.
Sending an Ally bank statement to a landlord or lender
Send the PDF you downloaded, not screenshots, and send only the months they ask for. Two or three recent statements are typical for a rental application. Lenders often want two full months with every page, including blank ones.
A statement shows every purchase you made that month. If you would rather share a summary, you can connect your Ally account and create an income report from your bank deposits. It shows recurring deposits and an estimated monthly income, and it comes straight from the bank, so the person reading it does not have to wonder whether a PDF was edited.
Reviewing statements from an applicant? Our bank statement checker walks through the signs of an altered statement, and you can ask applicants to connect their bank instead of uploading files.
Ally statement FAQ
- How far back do Ally statements go?
- 7 years, even if you have closed your Ally Bank accounts.
- Why do I only get a statement every three months?
- CDs and IRAs at Ally have quarterly statements. Checking, savings, and money market accounts are monthly.
- Can I download Ally transactions?
- Yes. From Transaction History, select the download icon to save a CSV or Quicken (QFX) file.
- Will a landlord accept an Ally statement?
- Usually, yes. Send the downloaded PDF rather than screenshots, and send only the months they ask for. Some landlords now prefer a direct bank connection because PDFs can be edited.
- How do I prove income with an Ally account?
- Send recent statements that show your deposits, or connect your Ally account to an income report that summarizes recurring deposits and estimated monthly income instead of every transaction.
Sources
Steps and time limits come from Ally’s published help pages as of October 7, 2026. Banks change their apps often, so menu names may differ slightly. Ally is a trademark of its owner. Income Checker is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ally.