teller
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɛɫɝ// UK //tˈɛlɐ// tell·er
n. 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.
n. an employee of a bank or similar financial institution who deals directly with customers. Responsible for processing routine transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, and payments.
The teller counts the cash before handing it to the customer.
I waited in line for ten minutes to speak with a teller about my missing deposit.
While digital banking has reduced the need for physical branches, many customers still prefer the security of having a human teller verify their high-value transactions.
Usage
Often used in the compound 'bank teller' to distinguish the role from a narrator or storyteller.