national bank

noun

1
2
: a bank operating under federal charter and supervision

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Each list underscores the notion that while top regional banks and credit unions may not always have the vast resources that larger national banks do, these smaller financial institutions often offer unique services that help build trust and loyalty. Haniya Rae, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Bank of America ranks third in online banking satisfaction among national banks, behind Capital One, which ranked first and Chase, second. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025 One major national bank my company worked with that implemented this capability for mobile deposits saw an 80% increase in deposit activity within the mobile channel among users of the instant deposit feature, compared to non-users. Rodney Drake, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Bank of America ranks highest in customer satisfaction among national banks, including Charlotte’s other two big banks Wells Fargo and Truist, according to studies recently released by J.D. Powers. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for national bank

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of national bank was in 1736

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“National bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20bank. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

national bank

noun
: a commercial bank organized under laws passed by Congress and chartered by the federal government

Legal Definition

national bank

see bank

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