When you’re making large purchases or exchanging significant sums of money, you’ll typically want to use a cashier’s check ...

When you buy a big-ticket item like a car or make a large payment, such as a down payment on a house, you may be asked to pay with a certified check or a cashier’s check. These checks are less likely ...

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 ...

Cashier's checks are secure payments, backed by banks, making them nearly bounce-proof. They are ideal for large transactions, with limits often between $250,000 and $500,000. Compared to money orders ...

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. A cashier’s check is a check guaranteed by a bank, drawn from its own funds and signed by a cashier or teller. It’s one of the safest ways to make ...

Paying by cash or personal check may be convenient -- but if you don't have a checking account or need to make a secure payment, a cashier’s check or money order may come in handy. Despite some ...

There are times when a personal check doesn’t cut it. You may have an important expense, such as a used-car purchase or a rent deposit, but the person you’re paying won’t accept that little piece of ...

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Read on for our review of Certified Check Vs. Cashier’s Check to learn which of these purchasing options is the best for you. Whether you need to purchase a car or make a security deposit on a rental ...

You're about to make a big purchase -- your first house or a car -- and even though you saved enough money for a down payment, the seller requires a cashier's check. If you've haven't ever purchased a ...

Whether you need to purchase a car or make a security deposit on a rental property, you might need forms of payment other than a personal check, credit card or cash. Certified checks and cashier’s ...