Credit

In banking, a credit is a transaction that increases the balance in your account. On your bank statement, credits represent money coming into your account through deposits, transfers received, and interest earned.

The term 'credit' has different meanings in finance. As a bank transaction, it adds money to your account. As a loan concept, it refers to borrowed money and is the counterpart to a debit. Credit cards extend a line of credit that you repay later.

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