bank card

American  

[bangk kahrd] / ˈbæŋk ˌkɑrd /

noun

1. Also called bank credit card.  a card issued by a bank for credit or identification purposes, as for use in cashing checks or at an automated teller machine.

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bank card British  

noun

1. any plastic card issued by a bank, such as a cash card or cheque card

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Etymology

Origin of bank card

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

When you use your bank card, Apple or Google Pay, you pay with physical money that exists in your account.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

The government has said that voters will also be able to prove their ID with a UK-issued bank card showing their name at the next general election.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In 1997, a couple of years into their relationship, Alison found a bank card belonging to an "M Jenner" and she confronted him.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

This would cost £400 per month, and getting access to a business bank card would require a one-off payment of £140, he said.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

The new card will work like a chip and Pin bank card and be taken in most places that sell gluten-free food, including supermarkets, shops, community pharmacies and online stores, according to the Welsh government.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Related Words

• charge card