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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If something looks suspicious, contact the financial institution using the number on its official website, statement or the back of your card. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 An unhosted wallet is not maintained by a cryptocurrency exchange or other financial institution. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 In the weeks leading up to his 2019 arrest in New York, Epstein was in discussions about an investment in Medici Bank, a San Juan financial institution. — Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 The university initially resisted the financial institution’s requests to open an account and to provide personal information of its then-chief financial officer, but ultimately gave in, Kraus said. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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