The textbook covers in a concise and accessible form all the main issues provided for by the state educational standard and curriculum in the discipline “Banking” of the specialty “Finance and Credit” and other specialties. The book will allow you to quickly gain basic knowledge of the subject, as well as prepare qualitatively for tests and exams, including state exams in the specialty “Finance and Credit” and the specialization “Banking”. It is recommended for students studying in economics and management specialties, for anyone interested in banking business, practitioners.