Target said it was phasing out checks because not many customers use them. It’s a fair point: Check usage has fallen dramatically around the world in recent decades. Checks were a huge part of the U.S ...

When you buy a big-ticket item like a car or make a large payment, such as a down payment on a house, you may be asked to pay with a certified check or a cashier’s check. These checks are less likely ...

TULSA COUNTY — Fewer retailers, grocery stores, and even mom-and-pop businesses accept personal checks. Many landlords and mortgage companies now prefer or require electronic payment instead of by ...

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Which type of check should you give to a recipient? Many people decide between cashier’s checks and certified checks for larger purchases. These checks allow you to transfer funds to a recipient, but ...

A certified check tells a seller that your bank has verified that you have sufficient funds to cover the amount. In contrast, a cashier’s check is when a financial institution covers the funds for the ...

Target stores will stop accepting personal checks after July 15, the retailer has announced. In a statement confirming its decision, Target cited “extremely low volumes” of customers who still write ...

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Target will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15, another sign of how a once ubiquitous payment method is going the way of outmoded objects like floppy disks and the Rolodex.