Products of Commercial Banks
1. Demand Deposits (Checking Accounts)
- Advantages: Instant access to funds, convenient for everyday transactions, earnings interest.
2. Savings Accounts
- Advantages: Higher interest rates than checking accounts, safe and secure storage for funds.
3. Time Deposits (CDs)
- Advantages: Fixed interest rates for specific terms, higher interest rates than savings accounts.
4. Loans
- Types: Personal loans, auto loans, mortgages, business loans
- Advantages: Access to capital for purchases or emergencies, flexible repayment terms.
5. Credit Cards
- Advantages: Convenient way to make purchases, earn rewards or cash back, build credit history.
6. Cash Management Services
- Advantages: Centralized management of funds, automated payments, electronic invoicing.
7. Merchant Services
- Advantages: Processing of credit and debit card payments, data analytics to optimize sales.
8. Investment Products
- Types: Mutual funds, annuities, stocks, bonds
- Advantages: Opportunities for portfolio diversification, potential for returns.
9. Foreign Exchange Services
- Advantages: Conversion of currencies for international trade or travel, competitive exchange rates.
10. Trust Services
- Advantages: Estate planning, asset management, fiduciary representation.
11. Wealth Management
- Advantages: Comprehensive financial planning, investment advising, tax and retirement planning.
12. Mortgages
- Advantages: Financing for home purchases, variety of loan options and terms, tax benefits.
13. Debit Cards
- Advantages: Convenient alternative to cash, direct access to checking or savings accounts.