Basic Banking

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Basic Banking

Retail banking services offered for a low monthly fee for depositors. For example, basic banking services may include the ability to write a stated number of checks and visit a teller a given number of times. It usually also includes unlimited ATM visits. Basic banking originated in the 1980s with increased pressure to provide more affordable services.
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