‘Depository institution’ means any bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, thrift company, credit union or other institution, whether chartered by this State, another state or the Federal Government, which:

1.  Holds or receives deposits, savings or share accounts;

2.  Issues certificates of deposit; or

3.  Provides to its customers other depository accounts which are subject to withdrawal by checks, drafts or other instruments or by electronic means to effect payment to a third party.