Definition of Current account

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Current account -- (or account current). Same as open or running or continuing account ; an account that continues and in which a settlement is made at intervals, as every 30 days, 60 days or twelve months. In Great Britian a current account (also called drawing account) in a bank is one which may be added to by deposits and drawn against at will at any time. On the other hand, a deposit account is one in which money deposited remains by agreement for a specified time and draws interest at a specified rate.



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