unbanked

¹ American  

[uhn-bangkt] / ʌnˈbæŋkt /

adjective

1. not using or having access to a bank or similar financial institution.

2. (of funds) not deposited with a bank.

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noun

1. the unbanked, people who do not use or do not have access to banks.

unbanked ² American  

[uhn-bangkt] / ʌnˈbæŋkt /

adjective

1. (of a fire) not surrounded and covered with heaped ashes to restrict airflow and slow burning.

2. (of a curve in a road, racetrack, or the like) not sloped up toward the outside of the curve.

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Other Word Forms

• unbankable adjective
• unbanking noun

Example Sentences

According to a recent survey by the FDIC, data from 2023 reveals over 5.6 million unbanked households in the U.S.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025

Underbanked, unbanked and low-income individuals, who make up distinct demographic segments.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2023

“I would prefer that we take some time, inquire into who is unbanked, why, where and what the solutions to that could be,” Councilmember Claudia Balducci said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Still, analysts say that focusing on unbanked or underbanked Mexicans could cause Walmex trouble if it does opt to expand Cashi into a lending product.

From Reuters • May 9, 2023

Why not, since I had still unbanked the handsome check Davidson had insisted on my taking as charter money for the last quarter?

From The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive by Mathes, Harry A.