### Question
What does account mean?


### Answer
**Account** has the following meaning in *12 U.S.C. § 5622*:

> an agreement between an individual and an eligible entity under which the individual obtains from or through the entity 1 or more banking products and services, and includes a deposit account, a savings account (including a money market savings account), an account for a closed-end loan, and other products or services, as the Secretary deems appropriate

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5622*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER VII-IMPROVING ACCESS TO MAINSTREAM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS**

