bank card

American  

[bangk kahrd] / ˈbæŋk ˌkɑrd /

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.

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bank card British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bank card

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

These days, most purchases are made through bank cards or via telephone apps linked to personal accounts.

From Los Angeles Times

The change allows people to pay by tapping a bank card or contactless-enabled device on readers at stations, avoiding the need to manually purchase a ticket.

From BBC

In 1997, a couple of years into their relationship, Alison found a bank card belonging to an "M Jenner" and she confronted him.

From BBC

Russian sites tout workarounds that range from using bank cards issued in Kazakhstan, Armenia or the United Arab Emirates to online gift cards or payment intermediaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ms Vilaplana's bank card details reviewed by the magistrate have since shown she drove out of the underground car park at 19:47.

From BBC

Related Words

• charge card