Meaning

2 senses
  1. A time deposit offered by a bank or credit union, wherein the depositor commits a fixed sum of principal for a predetermined maturity period, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate higher than that of a standard savings account.

    Einlagenschein, Depotschein, Einlagezertifikat

  2. The certificate issued to the holder of such an account, verifying its ownership.

    Einlagenschein, Depotschein, Einlagezertifikat

More definitions
  • a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest

Translations

3 languages
Deutsch
By meaning 2
type of time-deposit account:
certificate:

Forms

plural: certificates of deposit

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest:CD

See also

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