In banking, a Transaction refers to any activity that involves moving money into or out of a bank account.
Common Types of Banking Transactions:
- Deposit: Adding money to the account (e.g., salary, cash deposit).
- Withdrawal: Taking money out (e.g., ATM withdrawal, cash withdrawal).
- Transfer: Moving money between two accounts.
- Payment: Sending money to a merchant or service provider.
- Fee: A charge imposed by the bank for services (e.g., maintenance fee, overdraft fee).
Each transaction on a bank statement typically includes a date, a description/narrative, the amount, and the resulting balance.
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