I'm a freelance financial journalist and a regular contributor to U.S. News and CreditCards.com. I've written for Life + Money by Citi, Bankrate and The Balance, among others. You can find me on ...

When a big check hits your account, it can feel like instant breathing room, but the banking system does not move at the speed of your mobile app. Behind that "pending" status is a tightly regulated ...

When a five- or six-figure check hits your account, it can feel like instant money. In reality, a quiet chain of bank rules, ...

With the rise of digital banking, customers can now complete many common banking services online or using a bank's mobile app, including depositing checks. Depositing a check from your mobile device ...

Everything today can be done on the go, and your banking needs are no exception. Though direct deposit is the more popular option for a majority of the checks you receive, sometimes you still need to ...

With close to a decade of writing and editing experience, Maisha specializes in service journalism and has produced work in the lifestyle, financial services, real estate, and culture spaces. She uses ...

Whether you visit your local branch or use a smartphone, writing and depositing a check is a straightforward process. And with the advent of modern technology and the Check 21 Act, processing and ...

While you can deposit a check on Cash App, this feature is not currently available to all users. You may or may not be able to deposit a check on Cash App. The company still labels this an ...

Hanna Horvath is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Red Venture's senior editor of content partnerships. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible Operations, Inc.