Methods Of Payment
Overview
Every commercial transaction ends the same way: the buyer pays the seller. How that payment happens, though, varies enormously. A market trader might take cash from a customer's hand, while a multinational importer settles a six-figure invoice through a letter of credit that neither party's bank releases until the goods clear customs.
In this lesson you will explore the full range of payment methods used in domestic and international commerce, from traditional cash and cheques to debit cards, bank transfers, mobile wallets and trade finance instruments. You will learn the advantages and drawbacks of each method for both buyers and sellers, and practise choosing the right one for different commercial situations.
Objectives
- Understand methods of payment: cheques, standing orders, bank giro (credit transfer), direct debits, bank drafts, debit cards, credit cards, electronic transfers, postal orders, cash on delivery, documentary credits, money transfer
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- Which of the following is a key difference between a debit card and a credit card? A) A debit card can only be used in shops, not online B) A credit card takes money directly from the holder's bank account C) A debit card takes money directly from the holder's bank account D) A credit card cannot be used for international payments Answer: C
- What is a letter of credit? A) A letter from the buyer promising to pay B) A bank guarantee of payment released when correct documents are presented C) A type of cheque used in international trade D) A credit card statement showing purchases made abroad Answer: B
- Which payment method is most suitable for a variable monthly utility bill? A) Standing order B) Cash C) Direct debit D) Cheque Answer: C
- A crossed cheque must be: A) Signed by two people B) Paid into a bank account, not cashed over the counter C) Written in a foreign currency D) Endorsed by the bank manager Answer: B
- Which of the following is a disadvantage of cash payments for a business? A) Cash cannot be accepted by small businesses B) Cash payments attract high processing fees C) There is no automatic transaction record for accounting D) Cash payments take several days to clear Answer: C
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