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See more synonyms for current account on Thesaurus.com Also called open account . an account of credits, debits, receipts, and expenditures between two individuals or companies, usually providing for settlement at the end of specified accounting periods. (in certain foreign countries) a checking account. Show More
Origin of current account First recorded in 1840–50
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British Dictionary definitions for current account an account at a bank or building society against which cheques may be drawn at any time US name: checking account Canadian name: chequing account economics that part of the balance of payments composed of the balance of trade and the invisible balance Compare capital account (def. 1) Show More
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