Definition: Card access is a term used in the banking industry, referring to the process by which individuals or entities have access to or control over a specific type of financial account that is linked to an account number on their bank card, such as Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. The term "access" typically refers to the right to use or utilize something. In the case of a bank card, it means having the ability to deposit funds into the account and withdraw those funds at any time. Card access is often used in conjunction with other terms related to financial transactions, such as credit or debit cards that are linked to an account number on the card itself, and the process of transferring money from one account to another through the use of a bank card.