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

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bank card

It suggests using tweezers or the edge of a bank card to remove the tentacles as soon as possible as they can continue to sting while attached to the body.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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

When asked why Jordan wanted his grandmother's bank card, she said he wanted to visit his father, who was unwell.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

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

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bank card

noun

noun

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