Banking Exam Flashcards
Federal deposit insurance corporation
A fed. Government agency that insures deposits in banks
Depositor
One who puts money into an account
Inflation
a sustained increase in the average level of prices
Payee
Person or business named on check whom the bank pays a specified sum
Remitter
Someone who writes out a check
Money order
A printed order for payment of a specified sum issued by a bank or post office
Check register
A written record from your bank of all the transactions involving your account
Canceled check
An image of a check that has been paid by a bank and kept by the bank
Electronic funds transfer
Electronic movement of money that allows electronic banking or e-banking to be accomplished
ATM
Offers automatic, computerized banking
PIN #
Confirms individual is authorized to access an account
Direct payment
When a business is authorized to receive a payment by a specific bank account
Cashiers check
Banks own check signed by cashier
Travelers checks
Checks you pay for in advance
Wire transfer
Electronically moves money from bank to bank