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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.

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

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Ms Vilaplana's bank card details reviewed by the magistrate have since shown she drove out of the underground car park at 19:47.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Her bank card was then found to have been used abroad several times.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 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

But despite this, Barclay had left a sizeable digital footprint - using his bank card to order items online and leaving hundreds of reviews on Google Maps.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

He was arrested in Dublin city centre after using a Revolut bank card linked to his phone, which was allegedly found at the crime scene in Belfast.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

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