Question 21
BankingThe main similarity between commercial banks and other financial institutions is
- A.the acceptance of customers' deposits and making payments on their behalf
- B.financing of balance of payments deficits
- C.creating and destroying money
- D.giving credits to individuals or organizations
- E.giving night safe facilities.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (the acceptance of customers' deposits and making payments on their behalf)
Explanation
Like commercial banks, other financial institutions take deposits from customers and pay out on their behalf; creating money and night safes are special to commercial banks.