Question

What are the general functions of a bank?

Answer 1

Answer:

Functions of Commercial Banks: - Primary functions include accepting deposits, granting loans, advances, cash, credit, overdraft and discounting of bills. - Secondary functions include issuing letter of credit, undertaking safe custody of valuables, providing consumer finance, educational loans, etc.

Answer 2

Explanation:

So the 2 most basic and well known functions of banks is to hold money in the form of deposits (acquire funds), and make loans with those funds (invest). Banks pay interest on some accounts (any accounts with large amounts usually pay some form of interest), and charge even higher interest rates on the loans.