Money and Banking
What is Money? Anything which is accepted in exchange for goods & services.
Barter Exchange of goods and services for other goods and services. Eg. Bread for a haircut
Forms of Money Currency/Legal Tender: Notes and coins Bank current accounts: Put money into bank account and make payments by cheque, laser, CT. Plastic money: Credit cards, charge cards, store cards, laser and ATM cards.
The Euro The Euro is the currency of 17 countries within the E.U Euro notes and coins have been in circulation since Benefits of the Euro Practical benefits for citizens – no exchange rates Price comparison Reduced business costs
Plastic Money/Cards Credit cards: Access, Visa, MasterCard Charge Cards: American Express Store Cards: Esso, Statoil ATM Debit (Lazer) Card Smart Card
Credit Card Buy now pay later. Receives a monthly statement. Pay in part or full. Interest charged on balance.
Charge Card Amount due must be paid as soon as statement is received. Annual membership fee. American Express.
Store Cards Given by department stores and oil companies. Customers are given a credit limit. Esso/Shell, Brown Thomas.
ATM (Automated Teller Machine) Allows customers to lodge and withdraw money, pay bills, order cheque books, change pin, receive statements, mobile top up Access 24 hours Cheaper than paper transactions why??
Debit/Lazer Card Used by current account holders to pay for goods and services Laser card is swiped through terminal at cash desk. Money is withdrawn from a/c immediately.
Smart Card Combines ATM Laser Cheque guarantee Cirrus/Link (use ATM’s abroad)
Irish Financial Agencies 1. Banks 2. Building Societies 3. An Post 4. Credit Unions
Irish Financial Agencies 1. Banks Allied Irish Bank (AIB) Bank of Ireland (BOI) Ulster Bank Permanent TSB National Irish Bank (NIB)
2. Building Societies Some of the building societies which operate in Ireland are: Educational Building Society (EBS) Irish Nationwide Building Society
3. An Post They have branches all over Ireland in the form of post offices
4. Credit Unions Owned and run by their members Over 500 individual credit unions in Ireland