Banking

Vostro Account

Definition

A bank account held by a domestic bank on behalf of a foreign bank, denominated in the domestic currency.

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Account Number

A unique identifier assigned to a bank account for transactions.

ACH

Automated Clearing House - a US network for electronic bank-to-bank transfers, used for direct deposits, bill payments, and person-to-person transfers.

ACH Transfer

Automated Clearing House electronic fund transfer in the US.

Amortization

Spreading payments over multiple periods.

Available Balance

The amount of money in an account that is immediately available for withdrawal or use, excluding pending transactions and holds.

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