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Bank Services
Key Terms for Chapter 4
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Business
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12/04/2013

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Term

American Bankers Association

(ABA)

Definition
This number identifies the bank which the check is drawn by its location.
Term
insufficient Funds
Definition
happens when there isn't enough money in the account of process the check.  These checks are returned to the drawer of the check and a fee ($35) is charged
Term

automated teller machine

(ATM)

Definition
a machine that automatically provides cash and performs other banking services on insertion of a special card by the account holder.
Term
bank statement
Definition
A listing from the bank of paid checks, deposits, charges against the account and a final balance
Term
blank endorsement
Definition
Signing the back of a check before cashing or depositing the check.

Allows anyone to cash a check if it were lost or stolen.

Term
canceled checks
Definition
checks that have been deducted from your account
Term
check
Definition
is a written order used to tell a bank to pay money or to transfer funds from an account
Term
check register
Definition
provides a record of each check number and date, the amount of each check, deposits,fees, and the balance in the checking account
Term
checkbook
Definition
Includes checks along with a record of checks written on the account and deposits made into the account.
Term
checking account
Definition
An account opened at an institution (bank or credit union) that provides a method for payment on deposits in that institution
Term
debit card
Definition
A card that contains a code number (PIN) so the account holder can withdraw funds, make purchases, and make deposits in their account electronically.  Using a debit card instantly makes cash withdraws from the account.
Term
demand deposit account
Definition
the money in the account is available by the customer writing a check, making a withdrawal or transferring funds.

 

Most common type of checking account

 

Also called a "regular" checking account

Term
deposit
Definition
a sum of money placed or kept in a bank account
Term
deposit slip
Definition
This form is completed when cash and/or checks are deposited to a checking account.
Term
depositor
Definition
The person completing the deposit slip
Term
drawee
Definition
The drawer's (the person who writes the check) bank
Term

electronic funds transfer

(EFT)

Definition
an electronic exchange, transfer of money from one account to another, either within a single financial institution or across multiple institutions, through a computer system
Term
full endorsement
Definition
Endorsement used when the payee wants to transfer a check to another party written as "Pay to the order of...." and then signed by the drawer of the check.
Term
interest-bearing checking account
Definition
A checking account that pays interest on the average balance held in the account.
Term
money market mutual fund account
Definition
A checking account with pays market (stock market) interest rates.  These interest rates are usually much higher than a "regular" checking account
Term
online banking
Definition
allows customers of a financial institution to conduct financial transactions on a secure website operated by the institution
Term
outstanding checks
Definition
checks that have been written and deducted by the depositor from the check register but have not been received by the bank in time to be included on the current bank statement
Term
outstanding deposits
Definition
deposits that have been made by the depositor but have not been received by the bank in time to be included on the current bank statement
Term
payee
Definition

The person or business to whom the check is written.

A check authorizes the bank to pay a certain amount from the checking account to the individual or business.

 

 

Term
reconcile
Definition
process of adjusting the balance in a checkbook to the bank statement so both balances agree
Term
reconciliation form
Definition
Every month when you reconcile your account, you may use this form to assist in the process.  Many times it is printed on the back of your bank statement
Term
restrictive endorsement
Definition
Endorsement used that allows the payee only to deposit a check into his or her account.  Sometimes uses the words, "For Deposit Only".
Term
running balance
Definition
refers to the amount currently in a checking account
Term
service charge
Definition
sometimes called "bank charges" are fees charged to the depositor by the bank.  These may include fees for printing checks, paying checks, etc.
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