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

His salary is currently being paid into a friend's bank account.

From BBC

A search of Cole’s bank account and credit-card records indicated that he made a series of purchases, including at several Home Depot locations in Northern Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Notably, the Fed’s forthcoming moves will come ahead of a time when people usually send money out of their bank accounts to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The team make sure everyone has somewhere to stay, some access to funds and helps them to set up bank accounts so they can receive benefits.

From BBC

Bai provided a total of seven checks from different bank accounts that were not Bai’s or W&F’s, court documents say.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• checking account
• deposit
• savings account