5. Banking
The chapter covers the fundamental aspects of banking, including the definition and types of banks, their functions, and their role in the economy. It explains the primary and secondary functions of commercial banks, outlines various banking terms, and introduces modern banking services. The chapter emphasizes the importance of banks in promoting savings, providing loans, and enabling secure transactions.
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5.6Banking Terms You Should Know
What we have learnt
- Banking involves accepting deposits and providing loans to individuals and businesses.
- Commercial banks have primary functions like accepting deposits and lending money, and secondary functions like agency operations.
- Modern banking includes services like online banking, mobile banking, and digital wallets.
Key Concepts
- -- Bank
- A financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and lends them to businesses and individuals.
- -- Deposits
- Funds placed into a bank account for safekeeping and earning interest.
- -- Loans
- Money borrowed from a bank, to be repaid with interest over a specified period.
- -- ATM
- Automated Teller Machine that allows for cash withdrawals and other banking transactions.
- -- Online Banking
- Banking services accessed via the internet.
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