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Mastering Banking

Part of the book series: Macmillan Master Series ((MMS))

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Abstract

When you have carefully studied this chapter you should be able to:

  • Give an account of the bank giro system

  • Explain the systems of direct debits and standing orders and compare one with the other

  • Give an account of the debit and credit clearing systems, including the town clearing

  • Distinguish between the CHAPS and BACS methods of settlement

  • Explain the purpose of Switch and Delta cards

  • Define a bankers’ draft and explain why it might be used

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© 1994 D.P. Whiting

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Whiting, D.P. (1994). Other methods of payment. In: Mastering Banking. Macmillan Master Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13240-9_7

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