bank account

noun

1. an account with a bank.

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

bank account

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bank account¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

No customer financial data, such as passwords or bank account details, had been obtained, Renault said, but other personal data had been accessed from a third-party provider.

From BBC

They transferred money to the bank accounts of the men or even sent cash in the post, according to the CPS.

From BBC

Unlike Paradise, Berry Creek was unincorporated; there were no local elected officials who were solely focused on the community or a city bank account to channel recovery funds through.

From Los Angeles Times

Advice from Money Saving Expert said students should research the best bank account for them, use websites like Unidays for discounts, and ensure tenancy deposits are protected.

From BBC

TfL wrote to around 5,000 customers to say there may have been unauthorised access to their personal information such as bank account numbers and sort codes.

From BBC

Related Words

• checking account 
• deposit 
• savings account