Payment Methods Overview
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What is a key feature of a student account?

  • It requires a credit history for approval.
  • It is designed to support students with overdraft facilities. (correct)
  • It provides unlimited access to credit cards.
  • It usually offers no interest on savings.

What characterizes a personal loan?

  • It requires repayment over an extended period with fluctuations in interest rates.
  • It allows immediate ownership of the borrowed goods.
  • It is solely available to individuals with excellent credit histories.
  • It is repaid in regular installments with interest charged. (correct)

Which type of borrowing provides the use of an item before full payment?

  • Overdraft
  • Hire Purchase (correct)
  • Mortgage
  • Personal loan

How does a mortgage typically function?

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What does an overdraft allow an individual to do?

<p>Withdraw more money than the account balance allows. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a debit card?

<p>To directly withdraw funds from the user's current account during transactions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following payment methods allows a third party to withdraw money from an account on a set day?

<p>Direct debit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a charge card from a credit card?

<p>Charge cards must be paid in full at each statement date. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of account typically offers additional incentives for an annual fee?

<p>Packaged, premium account (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a pre-paid card function?

<p>It holds money that can be spent until the balance reaches zero. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which payment system allows for transactions typically completed on the same day?

<p>Clearing House Automated Payment Systems (CHAPS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of a contactless card?

<p>Ability to wave the card over a reader for automatic transaction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a standing order typically arrange?

<p>Regular transfers of a fixed amount to a third-party account. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Debit Card

A bank-issued card that deducts payments directly from a current account.

Credit Card

A card allowing delayed payments for goods and services.

Electronic Transfer

Direct payment transfer between bank accounts.

Direct Debit

An agreement for a third party to withdraw money on a set day.

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Standing Order

Regular payment transfer to a third party account on a set date.

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Standard Account

A basic account providing daily banking facilities like a cheque book, debit card and overdraft.

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Packaged Account

A type of account with fees, but includes additional perks and benefits.

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Contactless Card

A card that enables automatic transactions by waving it near a reader

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Basic Account

A bank account with limited features, often for people with no or poor credit history.

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Student Account

A bank account designed for students, often with perks like interest-free overdrafts.

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Overdraft

Borrowing money from your account that you don't have yet.

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Personal Loan

Borrowing a fixed amount, repaid in installments with interest.

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Hire Purchase

Using an item immediately, paying installments until ownership.

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Study Notes

Payment Methods

  • Cash: Notes and coins in various denominations.
  • Debit Card: Payments deducted directly from a current account.
  • Credit Card: Allows delayed payment for goods and services.
  • Cheque: A written order for payment from one account to another.
  • Electronic Transfer: Direct transfer between bank accounts.
  • Direct Debit: Automated payments from an account on a set date for bills.
  • Standing Order: Regular transfers of a set amount to a third-party account.
  • Pre-paid Card: Money loaded onto a card, withdrawn for transactions.
  • Contactless Card: Wave card at a reader for automatic transactions.
  • Charge Card: Delayed payments, full payment due by statement date.
  • Store Card: Delayed payments for goods from a particular store.
  • Mobile Banking: Financial transactions using mobile devices.
  • BACS Faster Payment: Payment transfer in 3 business days (faster available).
  • CHAPS: Payment transfer usually within the same business day.

Current Account Types

  • Standard: Full banking facilities (cheque book, debit card, overdraft).
  • Packaged/Premium: Annual fees or charges for extra benefits (e.g., discounted insurance, no-fee overdraft, event tickets).
  • Basic: Limited features, usually for individuals with no or poor credit history.
  • Student: Designed for students, may include benefits like interest-free overdraft.

Borrowing Types

  • Overdraft: Withdraw funds from a current account (more than available).
  • Personal Loan: Borrowing a fixed amount, repaid in installments with interest.
  • Hire Purchase: Immediate use of an item, paid in installments until ownership is complete.
  • Mortgage: Long-term loan for assets (e.g., property) repaid over time.

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Explore various payment methods including cash, debit, credit cards, and electronic transfers. This quiz covers the basics of each method and how they function in daily transactions. Test your knowledge on modern banking and payment solutions.

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