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

While a judge’s decision has raised hopes, it could take months before money hits anyone’s bank account.

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Before the current court proceedings, Raja had said MFS temporarily couldn’t access its bank accounts.

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Here is what to know about where the legal fight stands and the lengthy process that lies ahead before money hits anyone’s bank account.

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It said it is considering a requirement that certain types of consumer transactions, such as those resetting a customer’s password or involving sharing bank account information, occur only at U.S.-based call centers.

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Banks say allowing stablecoins to pay yields would turn the digital tokens into de facto bank accounts, without the same protections.

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Related Words

• checking account
• deposit
• savings account