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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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Wendy and Ken, who live near Canterbury, say the scam started with a phone call from a so-called detective constable, claiming someone had been arrested for trying to use their bank card in London.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

David Abraham, 52, said he boarded the 149 bus in Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, at 13:35 GMT on Monday when he dropped his bank card inside the driver's cab.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 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

He used his own bank card to pay for his shopping, making it easy for police to find out his name and address.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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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