This article throws light upon the top seven credit instruments of a bank. The instruments are: 1. Cheque 2. Hundi 3. Bank Draft 4. Bill of Exchange 5. Promissory Note 6. Trade Bills 7. Accommodation Bills. Credit Instrument # 1. Cheque: According to Section 6 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, "A cheque is a bill of exchange drawn upon [...]
Banks attract money from the public by accepting deposits in the following accounts: 1. Current Account 2. Savings Bank Deposit Account 3. Fixed or Time Deposit Account. Type # 1. Current Account: It is also called 'Open Account' or 'Demand Deposit Account'. A businessman can open a current account with the bank. Customers can deposit money into or withdraw money [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Banks 2. Functions of a Bank 3. Types. Meaning of Banks: A bank (German word) means a joint stock fund. A bank denotes a financial institution dealing in money. A bank is an institution that is prepared to accept deposits of money and repay the same on demand. The [...]