2.1.8 Summary of key messages

• Banks, credit unions, caisses populaires and trust companies are key financial institutions that take deposits.
• These financial institutions offer a variety of services to help you manage your money and keep it safe.
• Main services include a safe place to deposit your money; access to your money through debit cards; and loans such as mortgages, lines of credit or credit cards.
• You can use banking services in person, online, by phone or mobile and through automated teller machines.

At the end of the module, you will find an Action plan. This is a tool that you can use to track your progress and take the next steps to manage your banking successfully in the future. Use the action plan as a roadmap for financial action!