Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

account-holder

noun

/əˈkaʊntˌhoʊldər/

Definition

A person or entity that owns an account at a bank or financial institution.

Examples

The account-holder must provide identification to access their bank account.
As an account-holder, you can request various banking services online.
Each account-holder received a monthly statement summarizing their transactions.

Meaning

The account-holder is responsible for keeping the account in good standing and may have the ability to deposit, withdraw, or manage funds associated with that account.