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electronic funds transfer
finance
Also known as: EFT
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modern financial systems
- In money: Electronic money
First, depositors can use electronic funds transfers (EFTs) to withdraw currency from their accounts using automated teller machines (ATMs). In this way an ATM withdrawal works like a debit card. ATMs also allow users to deposit checks into their accounts or repay bank loans. While they do not replace…
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payments
- In payment
called negotiable instruments), or by electronic funds transfer. Where payment is made by negotiable instrument, the general rule is that the acceptance of such instrument by the creditor operates only as a conditional payment. This means that if the instrument is subsequently dishonoured, the debt revives, and the creditor may…
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