When a five- or six-figure check hits your account, it can feel like instant money. In reality, a quiet chain of bank rules, federal regulations, and fraud checks kicks in before you can safely spend ...

The era of paper tax refund checks is ending. The IRS is moving to an all-electronic system. Learn why direct deposit is now ...

Each bank has different policies for customer access to funds when depositing a check. However, the federal government has rules on the length of time a bank or credit union can hold your deposited ...

Cashing or depositing a cashier’s check may seem daunting if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Cashier’s checks, known for their security and reliability, are a common tool in significant financial ...

The person making the bank deposit should be someone other than the person balancing the day’s work. If you have a check scanner, there is no need to create a bagged deposit for check-only deposits.

ESL Federal Credit Union is warning its members about an increasingly popular scam. The scam involves a fraudster going up to someone using an ATM and asking them to deposit checks into their accounts ...

JPMorgan Chase was sued by customers who accused the largest US bank of having unfairly charged fees when they deposited checks that, through no fault of their own, bounced. In a proposed class action ...

NEW YORK, Feb 21 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase JPM.N was sued by customers who accused the largest U.S. bank of having unfairly charged fees when they deposited checks that, through no fault of their own ...