At the Bank

Accounts, loans, and everything you do with your money.

20 words

1. bank n. /ˈbæŋk/

a place for your money, the side of a river, or a row of similar objects; as a verb, it means to put money in an account or to tilt while turning.
2. account n. /əˈkaʊnt/

a common word used for money in a bank, a report of what happened, or a digital profile for a website. In computing, an account is an arrangement that lets you use a website or computer system by using your name and a password.
3. deposit n. /dəˈpɑzɪt/

a word used when you put something down or leave it somewhere — like money in a bank, a first payment for a house, or a layer of sand on a beach.
4. withdraw v. /wɪðˈdɹɔ/

to take something back, to remove money from a bank, or to move away from a place or a group of people.
5. balance n. /ˈbæɫəns/

an even distribution of weight that keeps someone or something from falling. It also describes a situation where different parts are equal or work well together.
6. savings n. /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
7. loan n. /ˈɫoʊn/

something borrowed, especially money from a bank, that you must pay back later; it can also mean the act of lending something.
8. interest n. /ˈɪntɝəst/

a common word for the feeling of wanting to know more about something, a hobby, or the extra money you pay when you borrow from a bank.
9. credit n. /ˈkɹɛdət/

a word used for money you can borrow, praise for doing something well, or a unit of study at a university.
10. debit n. /ˈdɛbɪt/

a word used in banking and business for money that is taken out of an account, or the record of that payment.
11. transfer v. /ˈtɹænsfɝ/

to move something or someone from one place, person, or situation to another; as a noun, it is the act of moving or the person being moved.
12. transaction n. /tɹænˈzækʃən/

the act of doing business, such as buying or selling something, or a specific exchange of money or information. In computing, a transaction is a set of operations that must all be completed successfully as a single unit of work to ensure data stays accurate.
13. currency n. /ˈkɝənsi/

the system of money used in a particular country, or the state of an idea being widely accepted and used.
14. exchange n. /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

the act of giving something and receiving something else in return, such as money, information, or goods.
15. cash n. /ˈkæʃ/

money in the form of physical coins and paper notes. You use this word when you want to distinguish physical money from credit cards or digital payments.
16. cheque n. /ˈtʃɛk/

a piece of paper that orders a bank to pay a specific amount of money from your account. You use it to pay for things instead of using cash or a card.
17. overdraft n. /ˈoʊvɝˌdɹæft/

a situation where you spend more money than you have in your bank account. You usually pay a fee for this and must pay back the extra amount later.
18. teller n. /ˈtɛɫɝ/

a person who works in a bank and helps you with your money. They take your deposits, give you cash, and help you with your account.
19. branch n. /ˈbɹæntʃ/

a part of a tree, or a smaller part of a larger organization like a bank or a library.
20. debt n. /ˈdɛt/

a sum of money that you owe to someone else, or the feeling that you should do something for someone because they helped you.