Banks' Guarantee of Repayment and Liquidity for Deposits
In a modern banking system, commercial banks attract and retain customers by guaranteeing not only the eventual repayment of their deposits but also their liquidity. This liquidity guarantee means that funds in current accounts can be withdrawn on demand at any time the depositor chooses.
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