Question

Explain the primary functions of a commercial bank

Answer 1

The public deposits are used by commercial banks for the purpose of granting loans to individuals and businesses. Commercial banks grant loans in the form of overdraft, cash credit, and discounting bills of exchange.
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Answer 2

Functions of commercial banks :-

1) Collection of Deposits - They accept deposits from their clients . The common types of deposits accepted by bank are

• Saving account deposits

• Current account deposits

• Recurring deposits

• Fixed term deposits

2) Lending of Funds - It provide loans and advances out of the money received through deposits . These advances can be made in the form of overdraft cash credit .

3) Cheque Facility - The banks collect the cheques for their customers drawn on other banks . To collect cheques banks have clearing houses .

4) Agency Functions - Bank pay insurance premium on behalf of their clients , Bank also collect divided premium , interest , pension , etc .

5) Allied Services - In addition to above functions bank also provide allied services such as bill payments , locker facilities , etc .