deposit account

A deposit account refers to any account at a banking institution that allows account holders to add and withdraw money and safely store their funds. Common examples of a deposit account are checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs) , or money market accounts.

[Last reviewed in February of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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