acct.

Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Everyday

acct. stands for Account, an everyday abbreviation.

Shortens "account" in banking, billing and customer-service contexts, as in "acct. no." or "checking acct."

Example: Please write your acct. number on the check to ensure proper credit.

Usage notes

Banks and utilities often mask most digits of an account number on statements, showing only the last four. In accounting, "acct." can also mean accountant or accounting. The form a/c is common in British and Indian banking.

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