This document outlines 10 types of banking: merchant banking, wholesale banking, universal banking, para banking, narrow banking, offshore banking, retail banking, Islamic banking, unit banking, and shadow banking. It provides brief descriptions and examples for each type. Merchant banking involves consultancy services to help start, expand, or revive businesses. Wholesale banking provides services to larger organizations and involves large sums of money exchanged between banks. Universal banking offers a wide range of financial products under one roof. [END SUMMARY]