A cashier’s check is a payment guaranteed by your bank or credit union, drawn from the institution’s own funds rather than your personal account. When you need to make a large payment — buying a car, ...

When you’re making large purchases or exchanging significant sums of money, you’ll typically want to use a cashier’s check for the transaction. From renting a new apartment to purchasing a high-ticket ...

Unlike a personal bank check, which is drawn against the account of the individual who writes it, a cashier’s check is issued by a bank or financial institution. Although cashier’s checks are ...

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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 ...

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