certified check

Certified Check

A check certified by a bank to show sufficient funds within the account meet the amount the check is drawn for.

Notes:

A check is certified by the bank only if the checking account has enough funds to cover the amount made out on the check.

See also: Bounced Check, Cashier's Check, Check, Rubber Check

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Certified check

A bank guaranteed check for which funds are immediately withdrawn, and for which the bank is legally liable.

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certified check

A check that a financial institution draws on an individual's account and then certifies to indicate that sufficient funds are available to cover the amount of the check when cashed.