Polish · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Banking in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for banking are IKE (Individual Retirement Account (tax-exempt on withdrawal)), IKZE (Individual Retirement Security Account (tax-deductible contributions)) and podatek od zysków kapitałowych (podatek Belki) (capital gains tax (19% flat — "Belka tax")). 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 B2 (Upper 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 |
|---|---|
| IKE | Individual Retirement Account (tax-exempt on withdrawal) |
| IKZE | Individual Retirement Security Account (tax-deductible contributions) |
| podatek od zysków kapitałowych (podatek Belki) | capital gains tax (19% flat — "Belka tax") |
| zeznanie podatkowe PIT | income tax return (PIT) |
| Urząd Skarbowy | tax office |
| dywidenda | dividend |
| konto maklerskie | brokerage account |
| fundusz inwestycyjny | investment fund |
| emerytura | pension / retirement |
| ZUS | Social Insurance Institution |
Example sentences
Mam konto IKE w mBanku.
I have an IKE account at mBank.
Składam PIT do końca kwietnia.
I file the PIT by the end of April.
Od zysków z giełdy płacę podatek Belki.
I pay the Belka tax on stock market profits.
Mam konto maklerskie w DM BOŚ.
I have a brokerage account at DM BOŚ.
Każdy pracownik płaci składki do ZUS.
Every employee pays contributions to ZUS.
Chcę uzupełnić emeryturę przez IKE.
I want to supplement my pension through IKE.
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