A personal check is a slip of paper that is linked to your checking account. On the check, you write an amount of money and the name of a recipient who will receive that money. The check is a promise ...

When you’re making a large purchase or exchanging a significant amount of money, a certified check is often the preferred payment method. A certified check is a type of personal check that a bank ...

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, ...