What is Cheque Truncation System?

The Cheque Truncation System (CTS) is basically an online Image-based Clearing System (ICS).  In this system of clearing, the collecting bank need not present the physical cheque to the drawee branch. The presenting bank captures the cheque images and Magnetic Ink Charecter Recognition (MICR) data from end to end precise scanners by using the Capture…

E-Commerce explained

Definition of e-commerce: Buying and selling of goods including digital products* and services through electronic channels such as the internet are called e-commerce. *Any products that are stored, delivered, and used in their electronic format are called digital products. These products are shipped electronically to the consumer through the internet. We can identify e-commerce business…

What is E-Wallet?

E-wallet or digital wallet basically refers to a prepaid virtual wallet used for making online transactions including purchase something at a store, through a computer or a smartphone. An individual by registering his name can create an e-wallet profile with the service provider. The individuals who have registered for e-wallet have to link their multiple…

What is Micro ATM?

(This article elucidates the role of micro ATMs in rural India and the details of how these ATMs work. Advantage and disadvantage of Micro ATMs is explained.) The Micro ATM is the  developed version of  point of sales (POS) terminals with the advanced features like the  biometric scanner (finger print scanner) attached to it. Unlike…

What is Contact less Card?

Contact less cards are chip based credit cards/debit cards/smart cards built on near-field communication technology (NFC). The special feature of a contact less card is that you can complete a payment transaction just by waving the card near merchant terminals instead of swiping the same.  These cards are complied with EMV payment standard and they…

SWIFT Financial messages: authentic and universal

The SWIFT financial messages are trusted as the most authentic and universal financial messages world over. SWIFT financial message is also the most convenient and fastest medium through which banks can meet customer’s requirement to send and receive message to and from any countries. Reasons for trusting SWIFT messages by banks and financial institutions: SWIFT stands…