bank rate

noun

1. the rate of discount fixed by a bank or banks.
2. British. the discount charge set by a central bank, as by the Bank of England.

bank rate

noun

1. another name for base rate

Word History and Origins

Origin of bank rate¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The bank rate – which is the benchmark interest rate – is expected to fall further, according to independent forecasters at the Office for Budget Responsibility.

From BBC

Other lenders have also been lowering their rates ahead of a hoped-for central bank rate cut in August.

From BBC

Central bank rates - and the rates on new mortgage deals have generally shot up over the last couple of years.

From BBC

The famous Melbourne Cup horse race runs on Tuesday, but some of the shortest odds are on an Aussie central bank rate hike over in Sydney that day.

From Reuters

Higher central bank rates are the typical medicine against inflation that’s too high.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• interest