financial institution

noun

: a company that deals with money (as a bank, savings and loan, credit union, etc.)
You can get a loan at a financial institution.

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Consumers can help protect themselves from skimming by inspecting card readers before use, covering the keypad when entering a PIN, monitoring account activity regularly, and promptly reporting suspicious transactions to their financial institution. Mary Ella Hastings july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 The First Bank of the United States reopened July 1, bringing visitors back inside the financial institution first championed by Alexander Hamilton. Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026 These younger consumers expect their financial institution to know them and guide them—not just market to them. Jb Orecchia, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Simply search for your financial institution by name, then select the account category, such as cash, loan, investment or credit card. Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for financial institution

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“Financial institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20institution. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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