Payment method
Money Characteristics
Cheques and Banking
Money Basics
100

This payment method involves exchanging goods or services without using money.

Bartering

100

This characteristic of money refers to its ability to withstand wear and tear

durability

100

This part of a check specifies who is to receive the payment

payee

100

This is a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value.

What is money

200

This card deducts funds directly from the user's account

debit card

200

This characteristic of money makes it easy to transport and use

portability

200

This person writes a cheque authorizing the bank to pay a specific amount.

Who is the drawer

200

This function of money allows it to retain its value over time

What is a store of value

300

This type of payment involves moving funds electronically between accounts.

Electronic transfer

300

This type of money has value because the government says so

flat money

300

This is the bank that the drawer instructs to pay the specified amount to the payee

What is the drawee

300

This characteristic of money ensures it's widely accepted as payment.

What is legal tender

400

This bank is liable for paying out funds when a valid check is presented.

What is the drawee

400

This feature, like a government seal, verifies authenticity and trustworthiness

What is a security feature

500

This line on a check contains magnetic ink characters that machines can read."


What is the M.I.C.R. Line

Special line that contains the account information in a machine-readable format

Found at the bottom left-hand corner

1. :02700267 = Routing number (9 digits)

2. 890123456 = Account number (varies in length)

3. :0001 = Check number (varies in length and format)


500

This distinguishes one currency from another, preventing confusion

What is denomination

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