Relationship Of A Banker And Bank

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MEANING:
A banker is a dealer in capital or more properly a dealer in money. He is an intermediate party between the borrower and the lender. He borrows from one party and lends to another.
A customer is a person who maintains a regular account with the bank without taking into consideration the duration and frequency of operation of his account. To be a customer for any bank the individual should have an account with the bank.

Banker-Customer Relationship:

The relationship between banker and customer is mainly that of a debtor and creditor. However, they also share other relationships. Some of the important relationships they share are depicted
Below;

1. Relationship of Debtor and Creditor:

When a customer opens an account with a bank …show more content…

The depositor or creditor must demand the payment at the branch of the bank, where he has opened the account. However, today, some banks allow payment at all their branches and ATM centers. The depositor must demand the payment at the right time (during the working hours) and on the date of maturity in the case of fixed deposits. Today, banks also allow pre-mature withdrawals.
The creditor must make the demand for payment in a proper manner. The demand must be in form of cheques ; withdrawal slips, or pay order. Now-a-days, banks allow e-banking, ATM, mobile-banking, etc.

2. Relationship of Pledger and Pledgee:

The relationship between customer and banker can be that of Pledger and Pledgee. This happens when customer pledges (promises) certain assets or security with the bank in order to get a loan. In this case, the customer becomes the Pledger, and the bank becomes the Pledgee. Under this agreement, the assets or security will remain with the bank until a customer repays the loan.

3. Relationship of Licensor and Licensee:

The relationship between banker and customer can be that of a Licensor and Licensee. This happens when the banker gives a sale deposit locker to the customer. So, the banker will become the Licensor, and the customer will become the

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