► in the UK, a bank that is approved by the Bank of England to accept particular bills of exchange (= documents ordering payment for goods or services), which the Bank of England has agreed to buy immediately: »
Most of the major banks that operate in the City of London are on the list of eligible banks maintained by the Bank of England.
"приемлемый" банк: банк, чьи акцепты пригодны для переучета в центральном банке; в Великобритании на такие банки (более 120) распространяется правило держать часть средств у учетных домов;см. eligibility rule.