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Money and Banking
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Explain the difference between a deposit and current a/c | Deposit account = for saving money and you earn interest on savings. Current account - easy access for day to day transactions. Get a cheque book.No interest paid. |
| Name 5 forms of money | 1. Cash 2. Cheque 3. Laser/Debit Card 4. Credit Card 5. Charge Card |
| Name 3 characteristics of a good form of money | 1. Divisible 2. Portable 3. Durable |
| How does a laser/debit card work? | Used a form of payment. Money taken from directly from current a/c. No credit available. Convenient and secure. |
| Name 3 legal requirements to satisfy when opening a bank account | 1. Give name and address 2. Signature on application form 3. State Occupation 4. Details of other a/c's. |
| What is a credit card? | Allows user to buy goods now and pay later. You must pay part or all of balance. High interest charged. |
| Name 3 factors to consider when looking for a savings a/c | 1. Security 2. Access 3. Interest. 4. Tax? 5. Can I afford it |
| What does ATM and DIRT stand for? | ATM = Automated Teller Machine. DIRT = Deposit Interest Retention TAX. |
| Explain the term 'paypath' | Paypath is a method by which an employee’s wages or salary can be paid directly into their bank account |
| Explain the term 'Direct Debit' | Agreement with bank to pay a bill of a different amount each month. E.g. ESB Bill |
| Explain the term 'Standing Order' | Agreement with bank to pay a bill of the same amount at same time each month. E.g. Mortgage |
| Outline 1 benefit of saving with An Post | No DIRT on interest on Deposit a/c's, Savings Certificates, Savings Bonds. |
| 3 services available with the ATM | 1.Withdraw Cash 2. Pay bills 3. Check balance 4. Buy phone credit |
| Name 3 financial institutions who provide loans | Commercial Banks E.g. AIB, An Post, Credit Unions, Building Societies |
| What is an overdraft? | Agreemnt between bank and customer to overdraw current a/c to an agreed limit. |
| What is a crossed cheque? | Cheque must be paid into account of payee named |
| What is a stale cheque? | A cheque gone out of date. |
| What is an endorsed cheque? | A cheque which can be transferred to another person. The name of the payee must be on the rear of the cheque. |
| Explain the term 'APR' | APR = Annual Percentage Rate. The total cost of the loan including interest and charges. |
| Name 3 factors to consider when looking for a loan | 1. Rate of Interest 2. Rate of tax 3. Can I afford it |
| Name 2 examples of short term credit | Overdraft and Credit Cards. |
| Name 2 examples of medium term credit | Medium term loan (lbetween 1 and 5 years) and Hire Purchase |
| Provide an example of long term credit | Mortgage |
| Outline 2 rights you have as a borrower | Know rate of interest and know full cost of loan. |
| Explain the term 'Guarantor' | A person who co-signs a loan. Wil pay interes and loan if you cannot. |
| Explain the term 'Collateral' | Security on a loan. E.g. Deeds of a house. |
| Explain the term 'Insolvency' | This is when a person cannot pay debts. Their liabilities are greater than their assets. |