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Difficulty: MediumElectronic Banking Services and Payment Systems

A supermarket manager installs an electronic device at the checkout counter that reads customers' bank debit cards to instantly deduct the purchase amount and credit the store's account. Which electronic banking service is being utilized?

  1. Point of Sale terminalAnswer
  2. B
    Automated Teller Machine
  3. C
    Automated Clearing House
  4. D
    Electronic Purse System

Answer

Point of Sale terminal
The Point of Sale terminal is an electronic banking payment device located at merchant checkout points that enables customers to pay for goods and services using debit or credit cards.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the transaction setting and payment method
The payment takes place at a retail checkout counter using a customer's debit card to settle a purchase.
The scenario describes a direct merchant retail transaction at the point where goods are sold.
2
Match the operational function to the corresponding electronic banking channel
A Point of Sale (POS) terminal is designed to read card details, authorize the transaction, and electronically transfer funds from the cardholder's bank account to the merchant.
POS technology bridges retail business locations directly with commercial bank clearing gateways.

Key Concept

Point of Sale (POS) Terminal Operations
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Electronic Banking Services and Payment Systems

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