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

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Example Sentences

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bank card

The wealth management segment remains the lender’s key fee income contributor and should offer steady growth this year, even as bank card fees are set to decline, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Desborough said it had been Coleman who convinced him to use Aquilino's bank card and the "bug out list" found in his cabin was also tied to Coleman.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

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

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

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

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