60 Bank-Related Words and their Meanings
Here are 60 bank-related words and their meanings:
- Account – A record of money held by the bank.
- Balance – The amount of money in your bank account.
- Deposit – Putting money into your bank account.
- Withdrawal – Taking money out of your bank account.
- ATM – A machine that lets you withdraw money from your account.
- Cheque – A written order to pay money from your account.
- Credit – Money added to your account, or a loan.
- Debit – Money taken from your account.
- Loan – Money borrowed from the bank that must be paid back.
- Interest – Extra money paid by the bank for keeping your money.
- Statement – A document showing all transactions in your account.
- Deposit Slip – A form used to deposit money into your account.
- Bank Fee – Money charged by the bank for services.
- Transfer – Moving money from one account to another.
- PIN – A secret number used to access your account at an ATM.
- Bank Branch – A local office of the bank.
- Online Banking – Banking services available over the internet.
- Loan Officer – A person who helps you get a loan.
- Mortgage – A loan used to buy a house.
- Overdraft – Spending more money than you have in your account.
- Savings Account – An account for saving money with interest.
- Checking Account – An account for day-to-day spending.
- Currency – Money used in a country, like dollars or euros.
- Vault – A safe place in the bank for storing money and valuables.
- Bank Card – A card used to access your bank account.
- Cheque Book – A book of cheques for paying bills.
- Wire Transfer – Sending money electronically from one bank to another.
- Foreign Exchange – Exchanging money from one currency to another.
- Loan Term – The length of time you have to repay a loan.
- Collateral – Property given as security for a loan.
- Invest – To put money into something to earn more money.
- Bankruptcy – When someone cannot pay their debts and asks the court for help.
- Credit Card – A card used to borrow money from the bank.
- Debit Card – A card used to spend money directly from your bank account.
- Cheque Clearing – The process of moving money from one account to another when a cheque is used.
- Financial Advisor – A person who gives advice on money and investments.
- Term Deposit – A type of deposit account where money is kept for a fixed time.
- Loan Repayment – Paying back the money you borrowed from a loan.
- Branch Manager – The person in charge of a bank branch.
- Transaction – An action involving the exchange of money.
- Fee Waiver – When the bank does not charge a fee for a service.
- Automatic Payment – A payment that happens automatically at regular intervals.
- Investment Fund – Money put together by different people to invest in companies.
- Balance Check – Checking how much money is in your account.
- Debit Interest – Interest charged when you owe money to the bank.
- Credit History – A record of how well you have paid back loans in the past.
- Financial Statement – A report of a person’s or company’s finances.
- Account Number – The unique number identifying your bank account.
- Bank Draft – A cheque guaranteed by the bank.
- Certified Cheque – A cheque guaranteed by the bank to be valid.
- Safe Deposit Box – A small safe in the bank where you can store valuables.
- Overdraft Protection – A service to avoid extra charges when you spend more than your account balance.
- Interest Rate – The percentage of money you earn or pay on your savings or loan.
- Payment Plan – A schedule for paying back a loan.
- Credit Score – A number that shows how good you are at paying back money.
- Direct Deposit – A payment directly into your bank account.
- Account Holder – A person who owns a bank account.
- Loan Agreement – A written document that explains the terms of a loan.
- Prepaid Card – A card you load with money before you use it.
- Banking Hours – The times when the bank is open for business.
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