bank card

[ bangk kahrd ]

noun

1. Also called bank credit card. a card issued by a bank for credit or identification purposes, as for use in cashing checks or at an automated teller machine.

bank card

noun

1. any plastic card issued by a bank, such as a cash card or cheque card

Word History and Origins

Origin of bank card¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

After he saw his girlfriend’s bank card get hacked — twice — he thought IT security would be a growth industry he should aim for.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• charge card