A crossed check, recognized by two parallel lines, ensures deposits only into bank accounts, preventing instant cashing.

Since we’re living in a digital age, you’d think that business checks would be an obsolete form of payment. But that can’t be further from the truth. Many companies worldwide still use checks to pay ...

As an employer, it is your responsibility to thoroughly screen your candidates to protect your company, your existing employees, and yourself. Even though you may delegate this task to someone else ...

Debit cards and mobile payment options may be all the rage these days, but good old-fashioned checks still reign supreme in some corners of the banking world. And there is a surprisingly wide array of ...

What Is a Check Endorsement? A check endorsement is the act of signing the back of a check, signaling permission for the check to be processed or cashed. The endorsement authenticates the check, ...

Which type of check should you give to a recipient? Many people decide between cashier’s checks and certified checks for larger purchases. These checks allow you to transfer funds to a recipient, but ...

Ben Gran is a freelance contributor for Forbes Advisor on banking. He also writes for The Ascent (a Motley Fool service), where he covers insurance, credit cards, personal finance and investing. Ben ...