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TeachMeFinance.com - explain deposit deposit -- (1) the placement of funds into an account at a institution in order to increase the credit balance of the account. (2) that which is deposited. (3) a sum of money given to assure the future purchase of something. (4) a portion of the purchase price given as earnest money, or a down payment, by the buyer to the seller. historic definition... Deposit -- A deposit in a bank is money (or checks, drafts, etc.) placed in the bank to the credit of the one so placing or depositing it. A general deposit with a bank is a deposit received and placed with the funds of the bank to be loaned to customers and used in the general business with other funds of the bank. A special deposit is a deposit for safe keeping; to be kept as received until called for. 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.