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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A voided check is a paper check with the word "VOID" written on the front so that it cannot be used in any transactions moving forward. Voided checks can be used to help authorize direct deposits or ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Q: My husband had power of attorney for his mother and was executor of her estate. Her monthly Social Security check for $330 was direct deposited to her checking account. She died Feb. 25, 2018, but ...