1. Work for the public welfare and economic development of a country. A central bank is governed by the government of a country.
2. Controls and regulates the entries banking system of a country.
3. Does not deal directly with the public. It issue guidelines to commercial banks for the economical development of the country.
1. Operates for Profit Motive. The Majority of Stake is held by the government as well as the private sector.
2. Operates under the direct control and supervision of the central bank. In India all the commercial banks works under the guidelines issued by RBI.
3. Deals directly with the Public. It serves the financial requirement of the public by providing short and medium terms loans and depositing and securing money that can be drawn on demand.