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TeachMeFinance.com basis point -- One-hundredth of a percentage point. (For example, the difference between interest rates of 10.5 percent and 10.0 percent is 50 basis points.) another definition... basis point -- one basis point equals 1/1OOth of one percent, or .0001. For example, 50 basis points is equal to 1/2 percent. Basis points are frequently used to describe spreads or changes in yields of interest rates. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.