Definition

Noun: A plastic card issued by a bank or financial institution that allows the holder to withdraw cash from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) or to make debit transactions, typically linked directly to the holder's bank account.

Usage

A cash card is used to access money in your bank account without needing to visit a bank branch. It is primarily for withdrawing cash and sometimes for making payments in stores.

Examples

• I used my cash card to get some money from the ATM.
• Don't forget your PIN; you'll need it for your cash card.
• My bank sent me a new cash card when my old one expired.

Advanced Usage

• Prepaid cash card: A card that is loaded with a specific amount of money in advance, which can be spent until the balance is zero. It is not linked to a bank account.
  • He bought a prepaid cash card for his holiday spending.

Variants and Related Words

• Debit card: A very similar type of card that typically offers more functions, such as paying for goods directly in shops and online, in addition to cash withdrawal.
• ATM card: A term often used interchangeably with 'cash card', specifically emphasizing its use at Automated Teller Machines.
• Bank card: A general term for any card issued by a bank.

Synonyms

• ATM card
• Bank card (in the context of cash withdrawal)

Notes on Usage

• A cash card is distinct from a credit card. A cash card accesses your own money from your account, while a credit card allows you to borrow money from the card issuer.
• The term is sometimes used more broadly to refer to any card that provides access to cash, including certain types of prepaid cards.

Noun

1. a credit card that entitles the holder to receive cash