Legal Definitions - depository-transfer check

A depository-transfer check is a type of check that is used by a bank to transfer funds from one branch to another or from one bank to another. It is an unsigned, non-negotiable check that is used for internal purposes only.

For example, if you deposit a check at your bank that was issued by another bank, your bank may use a depository-transfer check to transfer the funds from the other bank to your account. This type of check is not meant to be cashed or deposited by anyone other than the bank.

Other types of checks include:

• Personal check: a check drawn on a person's own account
• Cashier's check: a check drawn by a bank on itself, payable to another person
• Certified check: a depositor's check drawn on a bank that guarantees the availability of funds for the check
• Traveler's check: a cashier's check that must be signed by the purchaser at the time of purchase and countersigned when cashed
• Postdated check: a check that bears a date after the date of its issue and is payable on or after the stated date

These examples illustrate the different types of checks that are commonly used for various purposes, such as personal transactions, business transactions, and travel. Each type of check has its own unique features and requirements, and it is important to understand these differences when using or accepting checks as a form of payment.