bank account

American  

noun

1. an account with a bank.

2. balance standing to the credit of a depositor at a bank.

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bank account British  

noun

1. an account created by the deposit of money at a bank by a customer

2. the amount of moneys credited or debited to a depositor at a bank

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Etymology

Origin of bank account

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

But neither Frances’ bank account nor her mysterious husband, Rory, are what they seem to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

A month later, according to the complaint, Peng asked Sampath whether she should send him bank account information related to a company called DDManta.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Marzouk, now 52, climbed as high as chief revenue officer and could have just let frustrations roll off her back and into her bank account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Detectives say they believe Lewis - who has no phone, no bank account and no car - has been assisted and appealed for anyone with information to contact authorities.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

That same day, we set up a bank account at the post office.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

Related Words

• checking account
• deposit
• savings account