A certified check is a personal check guaranteed by the issuing bank, which verifies that sufficient funds are available and earmarks them for payment to ensure security and trust for the transaction.

See how we rate banking products to write unbiased product reviews. A certified check is a check that's been reviewed at a bank to ensure it won't bounce. Brick-and-mortar banks have certified ...

Certified checks are similar to cashier's checks. With both types of checks, the bank will immediately move the funds to cover the check at the moment it's issued and both are considered a ...