10 phrasal verbs used in a bank

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Check out	To examine or investigate something	Can you check out this customer's account? We need to check out the new banking regulations. They checked out the loan application thoroughly. It's important to check out any suspicious activity. She asked me to check out the interest rates.
Fill out	To complete a form or document by providing required information	Please fill out this application form. Make sure to fill out all the necessary fields. He filled out the deposit slip at the counter. She filled out the loan agreement carefully. Customers can fill out the form online.
Sign off	To formally approve or authorize something	We need the manager to sign off on this transaction. They signed off on the new investment proposal. The CEO has to sign off on all major decisions. He signed off on the loan application after reviewing it. We can proceed once they sign off on the agreement.
Put aside	To reserve or save something for later	They put aside a portion of their earnings for savings. We need to put aside some funds for unexpected expenses. She put aside time to review the financial statements. Let's put aside this amount for future investments. The bank put aside a budget for marketing efforts.
Write off	To acknowledge a loss or debt as uncollectible	The bank decided to write off the bad debts. They had to write off the loan as a loss. We can't continue to chase after them; it's time to write off the debt. The company had to write off the inventory due to damage. The bank decided to write off the non-performing assets.
Take out	To withdraw money from an account or obtain a loan	He took out a mortgage to buy a house. She took out a personal loan to cover her expenses. They took out a business loan to expand their operations. We need to take out some cash from the ATM. He took out a substantial amount from his savings account.
Run out	To deplete or exhaust a resource, such as funds	We're running out of cash; we need to replenish the ATM. They ran out of funds to continue the project. The account ran out of available balance. If we don't act fast, we'll run out of investment opportunities. We can't afford to run out of capital at this stage.
Set up	To establish or arrange something, such as an account or service	They set up a new savings account for their child. We need to set up direct deposit for your salary. She set up automatic bill payments for her utilities. The bank helped him set up an investment portfolio. They set up a trust fund for their grandchildren.
Bring in	To introduce or generate income or revenue	We need to bring in more clients to boost profits. They're bringing in substantial revenue from their investments. The new marketing campaign aims to bring in more customers. He's trying to bring in investors for his startup. The bank is bringing in significant income from interest.
Pay back	To repay money that was borrowed	He promised to pay back the loan by the end of the month. They paid back the borrowed amount with interest. She's struggling to pay back her student loans. We need to make arrangements to pay back the creditor. The company paid back its debts ahead of schedule.