Polish · B1 (Intermediate)
Banking in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for banking are konto bankowe (bank account), wypłacić (to withdraw) and wpłacić (to deposit). The full Polish banking phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for banking, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Polish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key banking vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| konto bankowe | bank account |
| wypłacić | to withdraw |
| wpłacić | to deposit |
| przelew bankowy | bank transfer |
| debet | overdraft |
| wyciąg bankowy | bank statement |
| zlecenie stałe | standing order |
| opłaty bankowe | bank charges |
| oprocentowanie | interest rate |
| kredyt | loan / credit |
Example sentences
Mam konto bankowe w PKO BP.
I have a bank account at PKO BP.
Chcę wypłacić dwieście złotych.
I want to withdraw two hundred zloty.
Wykonuję przelew na czynsz.
I make a bank transfer for the rent.
Konto ma debet.
The account is overdrawn.
Opłaty idą przez zlecenie stałe.
Charges go through a standing order.
Szukam konta bez opłat bankowych.
I am looking for an account without bank charges.
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