Checking account

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What is a checking account?

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A checking account is a type of bank account that allows you to deposit money, withdraw funds, and write checks to pay for goods and services.

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What happens when you write a check?

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When you write a check, you are instructing your bank to pay a specific amount of money from your checking account to the person or business named on the check.

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What does it mean to overdraw an account?

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To overdraw an account means to withdraw more money than is available in the account, resulting in a negative balance.

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What is an ATM fee?

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An ATM fee is a charge that banks may impose for using an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to withdraw cash or perform other transactions.

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How do you calculate the balance in a checking account?

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To calculate the balance, start with the initial amount, add any deposits, and subtract any withdrawals or fees.

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What is a bank fee?

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A bank fee is a charge imposed by a bank for various services, such as maintaining an account, using an ATM, or overdrawing an account.

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What is a deposit?

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A deposit is money added to a bank account, increasing the account balance.

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What is a withdrawal?

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A withdrawal is money taken out of a bank account, decreasing the account balance.

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What does it mean to reconcile a bank statement?

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Reconciling a bank statement means comparing your records of transactions with the bank's records to ensure they match.

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What is a check?

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A check is a written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from the writer's account to the person or entity named on the check.