A deposit account held with a financial institution that allows for withdrawals through checks, automated teller machines, or debit cards. Typically pays no interest or lower interest rate as compared [..]

Checking accounts are transaction accounts that allow you to authorize the transfer money to another person or organization either by writing a check that includes the words “Pay to the order of” or by making an electronic transfer. Banks and credit unions provide transaction accounts, as do brokerage firms and other financial services companies th [..]

current account (banking)

Definition An account which allows the holder to write checks against deposited funds. Checking accounts which pay interest are sometimes referred to as negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts. [..]

is one of the transactional accounts offered by banks, credit union and financial institutions. Opening a checking account means a customer has contacted one of these institutions with the intention o [..]

A checking account is an account that lets you write checks to pay bills or to buy goods. The financial institution takes the money from your account and pays it to the person named on the che [..]

A demand deposit account subject to withdrawal of funds by check.

The basic account for easy access to your money. Helpful for managing day-to-day expenses and recurring (monthly) bills. Learn more about Nationwide Bank Checking

A financial account into which people deposit money and from which they withdraw money by writing checks.

A bank account you use for daily transactions that pays no interest or very little interest on your deposit

While many checking accounts don’t yield interest, more and more financial institutions are offering interest bearing accounts. Typically, to earn interest, a minimum balance must be kept at all times.

A bank account that allows a customer to deposit and withdraw money and write checks. Using a checking account can be safer and more convenient than handling cash.

A bank account from which money can be withdrawn using checks. Some checking accounts return interest, and others are tied to a debit card for instant access to funds.

A banking service wherein money is deposited into an account and checks are written to withdraw money as needed

An account held at a bank or credit union in which account owners deposit funds. Account owners have the privilege of writing checks on their accounts and are able to use ATM cards and debit cards to [..]

A checking account is an arrangement with a banking institution that allows a consumer to deposit funds and then write checks to be drawn on those deposited funds. Checking accounts vary widely in the [..]

  Allows a person or business to deposit cash in a bank and to write checks against the account balance. closely held corporation

n. cuenta corriente (bancaria), cuenta de cheques

An account subject to withdrawals and deposits of funds by check.

A type of deposit account, sometimes interest bearing, which enables customers to place funds and withdraw their available funds on demand, typically by writing a check.

An account that allows a customer to write checks against deposited money.

A transactional account from which the account holder(s) can make deposits and withdraw funds.

A bank account from which money may be withdrawn by writing a check or using a debit or ATM card.

An account for which the holder can write checks. Checking accounts pay less interest than savings accounts, or none at all.

A bank account against which checks may be drawn. May also be referred to as a transaction account or a demand deposit.

A bank account that the account holder can draw checks against without giving prior notice or having a passbook.

An account that allows the customer to write checks on the money in the account. Related Topics Why Bank? A Menu of Banking Services Checking Credit Scores What is a debit card?

A deposit account held with a financial institution that allows for withdrawals through checks, automated teller machines, or debit cards. Typically pays no interest or lower interest rate as compared [..]