checking account
Definition
Noun: A checking account is a bank account that allows the depositor to withdraw money by writing checks. These checks are payable on demand, meaning the funds are immediately available to the recipient when the check is cashed or deposited.
Usage
A checking account is used for daily financial transactions. It provides a way to pay bills, make purchases, and transfer money without needing to carry cash. The account holder receives a checkbook and often a debit card linked to the account.
Examples
- I deposited my paycheck into my checking account.
- Please pay the rent with a check from your checking account.
- She keeps most of her money in a savings account and only a small amount in her checking account for monthly expenses.
Advanced Usage
- Overdraft Protection: Many checking accounts offer a service where funds are automatically transferred from a linked savings account or a line of credit if a transaction would cause the checking account balance to go below zero.
- Interest-Bearing Checking Account: Some checking accounts pay a small amount of interest on the deposited funds, though typically at a lower rate than a savings account.
Variants and Related Words
- Current Account (noun): The term commonly used in British English for a checking account.
- Demand Deposit Account (noun): A formal financial term for a checking account, emphasizing that funds are available "on demand."
- Checkbook (noun): The booklet of checks provided to the account holder.
- Debit Card (noun): A card linked directly to a checking account, used to make purchases or withdraw cash.
Synonyms
- Transaction account
- Chequing account (Canadian English spelling)
Antonyms
- Savings Account: A bank account designed for saving money, which typically pays interest but has limits on the number of withdrawals.
- Investment Account: An account used for holding securities like stocks and bonds, not for daily transactions.
Noun
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a bank account against which the depositor can draw checks that are payable on demand
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