Other monetary intermediation

This class includes the receiving of deposits and/or close substitutes for deposits and extending of credit or lending funds. The granting of credit can take a variety of forms, such as loans, mortgages, credit cards etc. These activities are generally carried out by monetary institutions other than central banks, such as:

• banks
• savings banks
• credit unions

This class also includes:

• postal giro and postal savings bank activities
• credit granting for house purchase by specialized deposit-taking institutions
• money order activities