CheckA check is a written order by an account holder¹ to his bank to pay a certain sum of money to the payee. A check is not legal tender.

Crossed CheckA check that has two lines across it to denote that it must be paid into a bank account.

Cash Check A check that can be redeemed² for cash at a bank. The bank generally has to be the account holder's bank.

Bounced Check A check that the bank refuses to pay because of insufficient³ funds in the customer's account. Also called a bad or dishonored check.

Clearance⁴ PeriodThe number of days required to settle a check deposited into an account. Generally 3 to 4 days.

DrawerThe account holder or the person who signs the check.

DraweeThe bank that is going to pay the amount of money specified⁵ on the check.

支票账户持有人要求银行支付一定金额给收款人的书面命令。支票不是法定清偿。

划线支票支票上加了两条平行线，表示必须存入某个银行账户。

现金支票可以在银行兑换现金的支票。银行通常为账户持有人银行。

空头支票银行由于客户账户上资金不足而拒绝支付的支票。也被称为不良支票。

偿付期限偿付支票并将金额存入账户需要的天数。通常为3到4天。

出票人签署支票的账户持有人。

付款人将支付支票上确定的金额的银行。

收款人接受支票的人。