Difference Between Branch Banking and Unit Banking

Difference Between Branch Banking and Unit BankingThe local bank you walk into every day for your financial service needs is either a branch bank or unit bank in nature. On many key points, the branch banking, and unit banking system differs from each other.




There is some particular difference between branch and unit banking system;

Branch Banking vs. Unit Banking

DifferencesBranch BankingUnit Banking
Operational freedomLess Operational freedom.More Operational freedom.
Loans and advancesLoans and advances arc based on merit, irrespective of the status.Loans and advances can be influenced by authority and power.
Financial resourcesLarger financial resources in each branch.Larger financial resources in one branch
Decision-makingDelay in Decision-making as they have to depend on the head office.Time is saved as Decision-making is in the same branch.
FundsFunds are transferred from one branch to another.Funds are allocated in one branch and no support of other branches.
Cost of supervisionHighLess
MismanagementExists as improper use of power and authority existProper checks are taken up. No misuse of Mismanagement
DifferencesBranch BankingUnit Banking
SpecializationDivision of labor is possible and hence specialization possibleSpecialization not possible due to lack of trained staff and knowledge
CompetitionHigh competition with the branchesLess competition within .the bank
Locality/Resources/Funds/ProfitsShared by the bank with its branchesUsed for the development of the bank
Deposits and assetsDeposits and assets are diversified, scattered and hence risk is spread at various places.Deposits and assets are not diversified and arc at one place, hence risk is not spread.
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