BANKING BASICS FOR DATA ANALYTICS TYPE OF BANKS: Retail Banks Retail banks offer their services to the general public and usually have branch offices as well as main offices for the convenience of their customers. They provide a range of services such as checking and savings accounts , loan and mortgage services , financing for automobiles, and short-term loans such as overdraft protection . Many also offer credit cards . They also offer access to investments. The larger retail banks also cater to high-net-worth individuals with specialty services such as Private banking [ high-net-worth individual ( HNWI ) ] Wealth management services. Example : Citibank . Commercial or Corporate Banks Commercial or corporate banks tailor their services to business clients , from small business owners to large, corporate entities. Along with day-to-day business banking, these banks also offer credit services, cash management, commercial real estate services , employer services, and ...