clearing bank
noun
British
: any bank that uses a clearinghouse (a business that exchanges checks and money between banks)
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“Clearing bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearing%20bank. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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