joint account

American  

noun

1. a bank account in the names of two or more persons or parties and subject to withdrawals by each.

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joint account British  

noun

1. a bank account registered in the name of two or more persons, any of whom may make deposits and withdrawals

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joint account

Their salaries go into a joint account and their mortgage, bills, food, petrol and other household costs are paid out of this.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Once Lee's debt was cleared, the couple paid everything into a joint account and Sarah took charge of bills, saving and budgeting.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Schwab’s Teen Investor is a joint account owned by both the child and parent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

Schwab’s Teen Investor lets the joint account continue until 21, though the teen can open an individual account and transfer the assets at 18.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

"What do you mean by joint account?" asked the caller.

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