For Banks, Check-Processing Activities

question 161

Multiple Choice

For banks, check-processing activities

• A) still represent the cheapest way to permit customers use of their funds.
• B) are expensive and time consuming.
• C) are not trustworthy and reliable.
• D) are extremely efficient and have deterred customers from using other ways to access their funds.

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