Banking Vocabulary Practice

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What is the purpose of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM)?

Back

To manage money transactions such as withdrawals and deposits

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Which agency protects customers from the loss of their deposits if a bank fails?

Back

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

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What is a 'Checking Account' primarily used for?

Back

To deposit and withdraw money, and write checks

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What does 'Endorse' mean in banking terms?

Back

To sign the back of a check, authorizing its exchange for cash or credit

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What is the function of a 'Credit Union'?

Back

A non-profit financial institution owned and operated by its members

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For what is the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) responsible?

Back

The NCUA is responsible for regulating savings institutions insuring deposits.

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What is the purpose of Overdraft Protection?

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To transfer money from another account to cover transactions when funds are low

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What is a Savings Account primarily used for?

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To deposit and withdraw money while earning interest

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What does a Statement from a bank typically include?

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Account balance at the beginning and end of the month, and all processed checks

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What is defined as a Transaction?

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An agreement to exchange an asset for payment.