English Reference
Noun

bank account

n. countable
A2 Elementary

n.a safe place at a bank where you keep your money. You can put money in or take it out when you need it.

n.an arrangement with a financial institution that allows a customer to deposit and withdraw funds. Often specified by type, such as savings or checking.


SIMPLE

I need to open a bank account to receive my salary.

CONTEXTUAL

Most people now manage their bank account through a mobile app to check their balance and pay bills instantly.

COMPLEX

Security protocols for a modern bank account involve multi-factor authentication to ensure that only the authorised holder can initiate electronic transfers or modify personal details.

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'open', 'close', 'manage', or 'monitor'.

Pitfall
I put my money to the bank accountI put my money into my bank account

Use 'into' or 'in' to describe moving money to an account; 'to' is used for the physical bank building.

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Level A2 · Elementary
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