clearinghouse

/ˈklɪrɪŋˌhaʊs/
noun
  1. An organization that manages the exchange of payments, checks, or securities between banks or financial institutions.
    • The automated clearinghouse processes direct deposits and bill payments.
    • Futures contracts are processed through a clearinghouse to guarantee performance.
    • The clearinghouse verifies and settles all transactions between member banks.
  2. A central agency or office that collects and distributes information or materials.
    • The organization serves as a clearinghouse for educational resources for teachers.
    • The research center acts as a clearinghouse for climate data from around the world.
    • The website is a clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities in the community.
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