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Banking Vocabulary
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ccount Balance🔴The amount of money held in a bank account at a specific time.
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ATM (Automated Teller Machine)🔴A machine that allows users to perform basic banking transactions (such as withdrawing cash) without the need for a bank teller.
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Checking Account🔴A bank account that allows you to deposit and withdraw money for everyday transactions.
4️⃣Savings Account:🔴 A bank account that earns interest on the money deposited and is typically used for saving money over a longer period.
5️⃣Overdraft🔴A deficit in a bank account caused by withdrawing more money than is available.
6️⃣Direct Deposit🔴An electronic transfer of a payment directly from the payer's bank account to the recipient's bank account.
7️⃣Wire Transfer🔴A method of electronically transferring money from one person or entity to another.
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ATM Card🔴A plastic card issued by a bank that allows customers to access an ATM to perform transactions.
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Debit Card🔴A card issued by a bank that allows customers to make purchases by debiting funds directly from their checking account.
1️⃣0️⃣Credit Card🔴A card issued by a financial institution that allows users to borrow funds up to a certain limit for purchases.
1️⃣1️⃣Interest Rate:
🔴The percentage of the principal amount charged by a lender for the use of money, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate (APR).
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Loan:
🔴 A sum of money borrowed from a financial institution that is expected to be repaid with interest over a specific period.
1️⃣3️⃣Mortgage:
🔴A loan specifically used to purchase real estate, with the property itself serving as collateral for the loan.
1️⃣4️⃣Online Banking:
🔴The use the internet to access financial services offered by a bank, such as checking account balances and transferring funds.
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Personal Identification Number (PIN)🔴A security code or secret number used to authenticate a user's identity in electronic transactions.
1️⃣6️⃣Credit Score: 🔴A numerical representation of an individual's creditworthiness, based on their credit history and current financial situation.
1️⃣7️⃣Bank Statement:
🔴A detailed record provided by a bank that lists all transactions that occurred in a particular account over a specific period.
1️⃣8️⃣Pre-approval🔴A process by which a lender reviews a borrower's financial situation to determine if they are eligible for a loan before they apply.
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Mobile Banking:
🔴The use of a smartphone or mobile device to access banking services, such as transferring money and checking account balances.
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Certificate of Deposit (CD):🔴 A time deposit offered by banks that pays a fixed interest rate for a specified term, typically higher than a regular savings account.
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