Banking Services Overview

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Which of the following accounts offers the advantage of earning higher interest compared to Fixed Deposit accounts?

  • Savings Account
  • Cash Credit Account
  • Recurring Deposit Account (correct)
  • Multi Option Deposit Account

Cash credit is a long-term loan primarily used for personal expenses.

False (B)

Which type of deposit account offers the highest interest rate?

  • Recurring Deposit account
  • Savings Deposit account
  • Current account
  • Fixed Deposit account (correct)

Current accounts typically offer interest payments to depositors.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Cash Credit account?

<p>To provide short-term working capital to businesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a recurring deposit account?

<p>To encourage regular savings by individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Multi Option Deposit Account, deposits exceeding a specific limit are automatically transferred into a ______ account.

<p>Fixed Deposit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following account types with their primary characteristics:

<p>Recurring Deposit Account = Regular monthly deposits for a fixed period Multi Option Deposit Account = Combination of savings and fixed deposits Cash Credit Account = Short-term loan for business working capital Savings Account = Flexible deposits and withdrawals</p> Signup and view all the answers

The money deposited in a Fixed Deposit account is also known as a ______ of the bank.

<p>Time Liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the deposit account type with its primary characteristic:

<p>Fixed Deposit account = Offers highest interest rate, but funds are locked for a fixed period Current account = Suitable for businesses with frequent transactions, no interest, fees may apply Savings Deposit account = Encourages small savings, offers lower interest compared to Fixed Deposit accounts Recurring Deposit account = Designed for regular savings, suitable for consistent contributions over a period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Banking

Accepting deposits for lending and investment, repayable on demand.

Fixed Deposit

Money deposited for a fixed term, earning maximum interest.

Current Account

Account for businesses, allows unlimited deposits and withdrawals, earns no interest.

Savings Deposit Account

Encourages small savings; allows deposits and withdrawals with interest paid.

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Recurring Deposit

Encourages regular savings with fixed amounts deposited periodically.

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Recurring Deposit Account

A deposit account where a fixed amount is deposited monthly for a fixed period.

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Multi Option Deposit Account

A savings account that automatically transfers excess funds to fixed deposits and vice versa.

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Cash Credit

A short-term loan for businesses allowing withdrawals up to a specified limit against securities.

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Time Liability

The money deposited in accounts like recurring deposits is considered a liability for the bank.

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Auto-Sweep Facility

Automatic transfer of excess funds from savings to fixed deposit, enhancing interest earnings.

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Study Notes

Banking Services

  • Banking is accepting deposits for lending and investment, and money is repayable
  • Primary Functions: Accepting deposits (fixed/time, current/demand, savings, recurring, multiple option) and lending money (loans, cash credit, overdrafts, discounting bills of exchange)
  • Secondary Functions: Agency services (general functions, utility functions)

Types of Accounts

  • Fixed Deposit/Time Deposit Account: Money deposited for a fixed period, earning interest. Refunds are given after a discount if withdrawn early
  • Current Account: Business accounts allowing multiple deposits and withdrawals on demand. No interest is offered, but fees might be charged
  • Savings Account: Encourages small savings with withdrawals and deposits. Interest rate is lower compared to fixed deposits
  • Recurring Deposit Account: Regular monthly deposits for a fixed term, earning higher interest than savings.

Other Banking Services

  • Cash Credit: Short-term business loans, allowing withdrawals against security
  • Overdraft: Allowing withdrawals exceeding deposited amount, for trustworthy customers, often secured by assets
  • Bank Draft/Demand Draft: Instruments for remitting funds from one place to another
  • Electronic Banking (E-banking): Internet-based banking services, lowering transaction costs and empowering customers. Includes digital payments, such as Debit/Credit cards, UPI, AEPS, BHIM, Mobile Wallets, and POS systems. Other services like registered post, parcel service, speed post and courier, are also postal services.

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