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

The chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group has acknowledged there have been concerns over its use of information from staff bank accounts as part of pay negotiations.

From BBC

Police have seized around a million euros in cash and 486,000 euros from different bank accounts linked to the gang.

From Barron's

I have a question whose answer you may not like: In order for your stepsister to change your mother’s address for her bank account, she would legally and ethically require your mother’s permission.

From MarketWatch

Anastasia McClain knew she was in financial trouble when her entire paycheck was spoken for before it even hit her bank account.

From MarketWatch

Documents reveal the granular details of Leon Black’s net worth, from 69 bank accounts to a $484 million loan backed by his art collection.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• checking account
• deposit
• savings account