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checking account
A bank account used for everyday payment transactions, for example salary deposits, transfers, and withdrawing cash.
Ich muss noch die Miete von meinem Girokonto überweisen.
I still have to transfer the rent from my checking account.
'Girokonto' (checking account) is a compound word made up of 'Giro' and 'Konto' (account). 'Giro' comes from Italian and means 'cycle' or 'circulation', referring to the circulation of money in payment transactions.
Für den täglichen Zahlungsverkehr ist ein Girokonto unerlässlich.
A checking account is essential for everyday payment transactions.
Pay attention to the case: money is 'auf dem Girokonto' (in the checking account; dative). You transfer money 'auf das Girokonto' (to the checking account; accusative) and withdraw money 'vom Girokonto' (from the checking account; dative).
Wie viel Geld ist noch auf deinem Girokonto?
How much money is still in your checking account?
Common verbs in connection with a checking account are 'eröffnen' (to open), 'führen' (to maintain), 'auflösen' (to close), 'überziehen' (to overdraw), and 'Geld abheben' (to withdraw money).
Viele Banken bieten an, ein Girokonto online zu eröffnen.
Many banks offer the option of opening a checking account online.
bank account
A Girokonto is a specific type of bank account for everyday payment transactions, such as receiving a salary and making transfers. „Bankkonto“ is more general. When this everyday use is important, „Girokonto“ is more precise; without further specification, „Bankkonto“ is sufficient.
Mein Gehalt wird jeden Monat auf mein Girokonto überwiesen.
My salary is transferred to my checking account every month.
Für die Überweisung gab ich mein Bankkonto an.
I provided my bank account details for the transfer.
