Merchant Bank A bank that deals mostly in (but is not limited to) international finance, long-term loans for companies and underwriting. Merchant banks do not provide regular banking services to the general public. Investopedia Says: Their knowledge in international finances make merchant banks specialists in dealing with multinational corporations. Related Terms: Bank International Bank Account Number - IBAN International Banking Facility - IBF Investment Bank National Credit Union Administration - NCUA Private Banking Retail Banking Underwriting Wholesale Banking |