Passbook Meaning in English

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Definition

A small paper book given by a bank to a customer that records money going in and out of their account, especially savings.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in banking contexts and now less common with digital banking. In phrases: 'update a passbook', 'show your passbook'. Still important in some countries. Don't confuse with 'passport'.

• Spanish: libreta de ahorros - cartilla bancaria
• Portuguese (BR): caderneta de poupança - caderneta bancária
• Portuguese (PT): caderneta bancária - livro de depósitos
• Chinese (Simplified): 存折
• Chinese (Traditional): 存摺
• Hindi: पासबुक
• Arabic: دفتر ادخار - دفتر حساب بنكي
• Bengali: পাসবুক - আমানত বই
• Russian: сберегательная книжка - банковская книжка
• Japanese: 通帳（つうちょう）
• Vietnamese: sổ tiết kiệm
• Korean: 통장
• Turkish: banka cüzdanı
• Urdu: پاس بُک
• Indonesian: buku tabungan

Example Sentences

She lost her passbook and reported it to the bank.

basic

The passbook shows all the deposits and withdrawals you made.

basic

My grandmother still prefers to use her passbook over online banking.

natural

I forgot to update my passbook last time I was at the branch.

natural

Can you check my balance in the passbook for me?

natural

Please bring your passbook when you come to the bank.

basic