banking

noun

The work and industry of running a bank.

Example sentences

“After finishing her degree, she started a career in banking.”
“Banking was his father's profession, but he chose to become a teacher.”

Usually preceded by its branch: online banking, investment banking, retail banking. Rarely stands alone.

Related words

transactionA deal in which things such as money, goods, or ideas are exchanged.accountAn arrangement with a bank that lets you keep money there, add to it, and take it out when you need it.withdrawTo take cash or funds out of your bank account, for example at an ATM or a bank counter.balanceThe amount of money in a bank account at a particular time.transferTo move something or someone from one place, person, or thing to another.depositAn amount of money put into a bank account for safekeeping or to earn interest.