bank card

American

[bangk kahrd] / ˈbæŋk ˌkɑrd /

noun

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

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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She said Wignall would give her cash, after her "bank card disappeared and then that was never replaced".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

A "courier fraud" is when a fraudster calls a victim claiming to be a police officer or bank official, claiming their bank card has been used fraudulently.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

He also said he could try to provide a bank card for the shop.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

In future, voters will be able to prove their ID with a UK-issued bank card showing their name, the govenment says.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

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bank card

noun

noun

Etymology

Origin of bank card

Example Sentences

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