Checking accounts aren't all about checks. They can also typically be used to receive direct deposits and make automated payments. These transactions can simplify your finances and give you more ...

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Voiding a check might seem like an old-fashioned skill but it’s still a useful and necessary part of managing your money. Whether you’re setting up direct deposits, authorizing automatic payments or ...

Whether you’re setting up a direct deposit, an Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer or an electronic bill payment, a voided check is often required to provide bank account information that’s ...

You may be asked to provide a voided check when setting up direct deposit or other automated payments or withdrawals involving your checking account. You may also need to void a check if you make a ...

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