When you receive your first check book, you may be curious to know where to find the account and routing numbers on a check itself. Now, the placement of these numbers may vary depending on the bank you use or the type of account you open, but there are a few helpful tips to find…
In the year 2018, there are more ways to pay someone, or send someone money, than there were 20 years ago. However, there are still plenty of ways consumers can benefit from using personal checks instead of cash, credit or mobile apps. Here are a few ways you can take advantage of the use of…
Most people are familiar with personal checks. However, the term cashier’s check may be a little less common to the normal consumer. That begs the question – what exactly is a cashier’s check, and how exactly is one different than a personal check? When you write a personal check, funds are drawn straight from your…
One of Major League Baseball’s oldest traditions is the annual All-Star Game. This year’s installment – the 89th All-Star game, will return to our nation’s capital for the first time since 1969 when it’s played at Nationals Park on July 17. It will be the fifth time Washington, D.C. has hosted the game. The city…
According to Bankrate, in 2015, 9 million American families (7% of U.S. households) did not have bank accounts. Although some may think that a bank account is needed to cash a large or small check, there are check-cashing alternatives. However, it may cost you because these services are not usually free if you do not…
Although there have been many ways to continue prevention of check fraud in the United States, unfortunately this illegal action does still exist. Of course, attempts are much less prevalent with the security features and added services check companies and manufacturers now include and offer when you order checks. However, the use of personal checks…
A checking account, also known as a bank account, is provided through financial institutions such as banks, credit unions and other facilities. Checking accounts offer the use of checks and deposits that can be used for a variety of reasons, such as paying bills, depositing checks, distributing checks and much more. A checking account has…
When you deposit a check, the important thing people want to know is when that money will be in their account. Therefore, people ask themselves, how long does it take for a check to clear, and when will I have access to that money in my bank account? When a check is deposited, the bank…
The beginning of the 2016 College Football Season is Saturday, September 3rd and everyone here at Bradford Exchange Checks is excited! It’s time for old college rivalries to heat up again and new ones to emerge throughout the season. Sports media pundits will brush off their analogies and comparisons to teams and players of the past,…
In our fast-paced modern life, many of the services and products we consume are no longer tied to being at home or sitting at a computer. Watching a movie, buying tickets and live-streaming your life can all be done while walking or on the train. But one of the biggest changes has been mobile banking.…
Can you feel it? The Madness is building! The NCAA College Basketball season is drawing to a regular season close in the first week of March. Teams are battling for position and ranking as Selection Sunday comes up on March 13. For the men’s division, perennial favorites like Duke and Georgia Tech seem to have…
It seems that our lives are constantly in motion with both big and small changes occurring frequently. Hopefully most of these changes lead you to bigger and greener pastures! Sometimes, however, when we experience these changes there are smaller follow up tasks that need to be done. Many of these tasks get put on the…
In today’s technologically convenient world, sometimes we tend to sacrifice security in lieu of simplicity and speed. We are all guilty of doing it, and we tend to get away with it so we see no harm. The reality of it is Identity Fraud is growing at an astounding rate, and it is due to…
The Major League Baseball season is officially underway! The regular season began Sunday, April 5th in Chicago as the Chicago Cubs took on the St. Louis Cardinals. There are many different storylines this year that may significantly impact the league, so let’s take a look at a few of the top ones. Bud Selig is…
Many cultures, from the Chinese to the Mayans, have attached a special significance to astronomical events. There are historical records that date the practice as far back as the 2nd millennium BC, being used to predict the seasonal shifts and weather as well as to divine communication. With the practice being such an integral part…