Banking Exam Study Guide Flashcards
Interest
A fee paid by a borrower of assets to the owner as a form of compensation for the use of the assets
Deposit
To put money into bank
Depositor
One who puts money into an account
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
A Federal government agency that insures deposits in banks
Inflation
A sustained increase in the average level of prices
Currency
The paper money and coins used for financial transaction
Check
An order to a bank to pay a specified sum to the person or business named on check
Payee
The person or business named on a check and to whom a bank to pays a specified sum
Remitter
The person 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 personal record of ones checking account
Bank Statement
A written record from your bank of all the transactions involving your account
Endorsement
A signature on back of check
Canceled Check
An image of a check that has been paid by a bank and kept by the bank
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
The electronic movement of money that allows electronic banking or e-banking to be accomplished