bank card
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Definition
Noun: A plastic card issued by a bank to a customer, authorizing the holder to withdraw money from their account via an ATM or to pay for goods and services electronically, typically by debit or credit.
Usage
A bank card is a physical card linked directly to a customer's bank account or credit line. It is the primary tool for accessing funds without using cash or checks.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Contactless payment: Many modern bank cards are equipped with technology allowing for tap-to-pay transactions.
- I paid for my coffee by simply tapping my bank card on the reader.
Variants and Related Words
- Debit card: A type of bank card that deducts money directly from the holder's checking account.
- Credit card: A type of bank card that allows the holder to borrow funds from the issuing bank for purchases.
- ATM card: A bank card used primarily for automated teller machine transactions; it may not always have debit functionality.
Synonyms
- Payment card
- Cash card (primarily UK English for a debit card)
Related Phrases
- To swipe a bank card: To slide a card's magnetic strip through a card reader.
- The cashier asked me to swipe my bank card.
- To insert a bank card: To put a chip-enabled card into a card reader.
- For chip transactions, you need to insert your bank card into the terminal.
Noun
- a credit card issued by a bank