Clearing Bank

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Definition: Clearing Bank


Clearing Bank


Full Definition of Clearing Bank


A commercial bank that is part of a network of banks that can clear checks for its clients regardless of whether or not the check originates from the same commercial bank. Clearing a check means processing it so that funds are deducted from the payer’s account and put into the payee’s account.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Clearing Bank are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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