What are the different kinds of checks?

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The Different Kinds of Checks

Personal Check· A personal check is the means for the checking account holder to pay the money. Most banks allow you to write as many checks as you want per month without a fee, but some banks set a limit on the number of checks per month and charge a fee if you exceed it. Business Check· Business owners can open business checking account and issue business checks. Business checks are similar to personal checks. The account owner pays for supplies, business expenses and payroll with business checks. Most banks charge monthly fees for business checking accounts. They can also limit the number of checks the owner can write per month. Cashier's Check· A cashier's check is a check by the bank on its own funds. The bank takes the money out of an account holder's account and issues the check from its own account. Businesses prefer cashier's checks for large purchases. Cashier's checks take less time to clear when compared with personal checks. Certified Check· A certified check is similar to a cashier's check. The bank withdraws the funds from the holder's account and places them into a separate account until the certified check clears. Some banks charge a fee for a certified check. Traveler's Check· Traveler's checks come in specific denominations and were convenient to use during trips before Credit and Debit Cards have rendered them nearly obsolete. The bank can replace travelers checks fast if you lose them, but you need to order traveler's checks ahead of time, pay fees and get enough checks for the trip. Debit and credit cards have become a more convenient substitute for traveler's checks. Money Order· A money order is a form of a prepaid check. You can buy it at a financial institution or a post office, but you do not need to have an account there. Money orders are a convenient replacement for cash. Because you should not mail cash, you can purchase and mail a money order, which never expires. The limit on one money order is $1,000. The post office allows you to purchase up to $3,000 in money orders per day without a picture ID and charges a small fee for them.