certified check

Banking Terms -> certified check

• A certified check is a type of check, which banks certify, verifying that funds are sufficient in the account. This money will be set aside and held in an internal account of the bank until the check is returned by the payee or cashed. Certified checks do not bounce and are like cash in terms of liquidity. With this type of check, banks guarantee the recipient that the holder’s account has sufficient funds deposited to be transferred. Banks also guarantee that the signature of the accountholder is not forged. Certified checks come handy when a recipient is not sure about the account holder’s creditworthiness and wants to prevent the check from bouncing. In general, certified checks are used if the payee wants to make sure the check is good as well as for making down payments on homes and cars. Certified checks were widely used in many countries before the advent of electronic transfers, debit cards, and gift cards.
  
  Certified checks are a liability of the issuing bank, and it will set aside the sum of money, which is listed on the check. Certified checks have their downsides as well. First, depositors are typically not allowed to place a stop payment order on such checks. Second, most banking establishments charge a fee as to certify checks. If the payee is a client of the issuing bank, there is a good chance that it will reduce the charge. With some account types, the check will be issued free-of-charge. You will be charged an issuance fee if you are not a client of the bank.
  
  Keep in mind that in some cases, you can obtain a certified check only if you have a checking account at the bank. After you write the check, the teller has to stamp it certified. Your banking institution will put a hold on this sum in your checking account, thus guaranteeing funds’ availability.
  
  If you want to get a certified check, the first thing to do is check whether you have enough money in the account. It has to cover the amount of the check and the fee of your bank. Certified checks are not issued through the drive through; so, you have to actually speak to the teller and explain what you need. Make sure you bring your account information with you, including some form of identification such as an ID card or your driver’s license. After verifying your account balance, the teller will ask you to write the check in front of them. It is a good idea to record the check’s amount and number in your check register. Then, you can present the check to the person or entity that requested it. In case you lose the check, proceed as with an ordinary check. Ask your bank to issue a stop payment for it.
  
  A certified check is not drawn on a regular checking account. It is issued directly by a banking establishment. Anyone can request such a check payable to a specific recipient. Certified checks are among the oldest checking services that banks offer. They can be used to forward a documented financial instrument to a specific payee. This is very simple to do. You just supply your financial institution with the payee’s name and the sum to be paid. With most banks, you can also request additional data to be included, such as a field to record the reason for payment or an invoice number. Additional details include the date of issue and your name as a payer.

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