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What are alternative financial services for unbanked individuals?

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Prepaid debit cards, check cashing services, money orders, payday loans, and mobile banking apps.

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What are the long-term consequences of being unbanked?

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Limited access to financial services, higher costs for basic financial transactions, difficulty in building credit history, and exclusion from the formal financial system.

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How does being unbanked affect financial inclusion?

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Being unbanked limits access to formal financial services and hinders financial inclusion.

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What initiatives promote financial inclusion for the unbanked?

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Microfinance, mobile banking, and financial literacy programs.

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Why do people choose not to use traditional banking services?

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Lack of trust in banks, high fees and charges, limited access to banking services in rural areas, and preference for alternative financial services.

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What is online banking?

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A digital platform that allows individuals to conduct financial transactions via the internet.

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What is peer-to-peer lending?

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A method of borrowing and lending money directly between individuals without a traditional financial institution.

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What is cryptocurrency?

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A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central authority.

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What are the risks of being unbanked?

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Higher risk of theft or loss of cash, difficulty in obtaining loans, and inability to participate in online transactions.

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What is financial literacy?

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The ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing.