bank deposit

American

noun

money placed in a bank against which the depositor can withdraw under prescribed conditions.

Etymology

Origin of bank deposit

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, household bank deposits have ballooned to record levels in recent years.

From MarketWatch

When tax receipts flow into the Treasury General Account, funds are pulled out of the banking system, reducing bank deposits at the Fed and vice versa.

From Barron's

Their cash found slightly greener pastures in things like long-term bonds or bank deposits.

From The Wall Street Journal

He started hoarding dollars soon after Argentina’s 2001 financial collapse, when the government froze bank deposits and blocked cash withdrawals.

From The Wall Street Journal

The legislation, known as the Clarity Act, might shape the future of everyday financial services, including bank deposits and electronic payments.

From The Wall Street Journal

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