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Difficulty: MediumMeans of Payment in Home Trade

A retail store owner in Enugu needs to settle monthly invoices of varying amounts from five different local suppliers simultaneously through her commercial bank using a single payment instruction. Which means of payment is most suitable for this transaction?

  1. A
    Bank draft
  2. Credit transferAnswer
  3. C
    Standing order
  4. D
    Postal order

Answer

Credit transfer
Credit transfer (also known as bank giro transfer) allows a bank account holder to issue a single instruction and payment to their bank to distribute funds directly to multiple creditors' accounts, regardless of the bank branches involved.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the requirements of the transaction
The transaction involves multiple suppliers, varying invoice amounts, a single payment instruction, and execution via a commercial bank.
Identifying transaction features helps determine the appropriate banking mechanism.
2
Evaluate the suitability of available payment instruments
Credit transfer enables a customer to debit their account once to settle multiple debts at different banks, whereas standing orders require fixed amounts, bank drafts require individual creation per payee, and postal orders are post office instruments for small sums.
Credit transfer is specifically designed for bulk, variable multi-payee settlements through commercial banks.

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