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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The protections still vary, so your state and financial institution can shape what happens during the most urgent minutes of a scam. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 Review your terms and conditions or ask the financial institution about its policies. Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026 In January, Banco Santander, Spain’s largest financial institution, moved to pull back the shroud of mystery that had enveloped the marquee collection. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 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 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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