Cryptic crossword clue
Banks about to introduce accounts seen as unlikely? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RELIES

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Banks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case banks = relies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RELIES mean?

RELIES verb
  1. (with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.

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