Question
Explain the types of Bank Account.

Answer

Introduction :
    • The main function of bank is to collect unutilized money as deposit from public.
    • Depositor in bank has to open account in the bank while opening the account in the bank as per rule for $KYC$ (Know Your Customer), identity card with photograph and evidence of residence is submitted to the bank.
    • Then only the bank opens account as according to the requirement of the applicant.
    • Two Types of Bank Accounts : There are four main types of hank accounts.
    • Savings Account :
      • This account is opened in single name or joint names.
      • Interest at fixed rate is paid on the amount deposited in this account.
      • Interest is paid on the days for which the amount is deposited in large account.
      • Account holder can deposit amount in this account through cash, cheque and draft. He can withdraw money through withdrawal slip or cheque.
      • Minimum balance as decided by bank is been kept in this account number of withdrawal transactions in a month are fixed by bank for this account.
      • Bank provides facility of cheque book and $ATM$ Card. Account holder can nominate his successor for this account.
      • The number of middle class families is quite large in our country so banks receive deposits in large number.
    • Current Account :
      • Normally businessmen keep this type of account.
      • This account can be opened in single name of an individual or in m n the name of a business unit.
      • There is no limit for $N$ debit or credit transactions in this account. or mallty no interestis paid on the amount lying in this account.
      • Bank charges are recovered from account. Bank provides lending facility to the account holder of this type of account.
    • Recurring Account :
      • This type of account is opened for the purpose of saving. Every month fixed amount on fixed date is deposited in this account.
      • The rate of interest is higher than saving account but lower than fixed deposit account. On maturity of the account, account holder is paid the amount deposited with interest.
    • Fixed Deposit Account :
      • In this account amount is deposited for fixed period, that is why it is called fixed deposit account.
      • Depositor cannot withdraw money before stipulated period fixed between bank and himself.
      • Compare to recurring and saving account the rate of interest is higher.
      • Bank gives written promise to pay the deposited amount with interest to the depositor.
Conclusion :
    • Banks accept deposits through various accounts and pays interest on the amount deposited. Normally the rate of interest of all nationalized banks is the same.
    • Private banks and Co-operative banks pay little higher to interest.

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