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How Can I Verify That A Checking Account Number On A Check Is Valid And An Open Account?

I am a merchant in California, and we often are offered personal checks from the tourist crowd who frequent our establishment. I would like to be able to take this form of payment, and if the account is a valid account, I would be happy to take this as a payment. Can I call an 800 number, especially after hours, or is there a website that I can access to verify the validity of these checking accounts?

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    You call what ever bank it is on the check and let them know you had received a check and you want to verify funds on this check you have then give them the number and amount
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    Cckristen  

    answered 2 years ago

    You know, I do in fact take advantage of that opportunity whenever the intended sale is during working hours. But, so many times they will stop by our place of business on the weekends and even late at night. It is during these times, when there is no one at the bank, that I am in a dilemma over. Any further ideas??
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    Tuffdiddy

    Tuffdiddy

    commented 2 years ago

      How can i verify a personal check(good or not?)
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      Guest

      Guest  

      answered 8 months ago

        How can i verify a personal check after banking hours
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        Roniecon  

        answered 8 months ago

        TRS corp sent me a check for $4325.37 the bank is the bank of new york DELAWARE how do i verify the check is real.

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        Caspar38  

        answered 5 months ago

        Now I know that there are some banks who still have an 800 number, but they are few and far between anymore.  Hasn't someone put together a web site for this information yet?  It really seems like a no-brainer.  I, for one, would be happy to pay a monthly fee for this service.  Hey, wait a minute. . . . . .  Maybe I just changed businesses.........  Hmmm..,,, say 20 bucks a month for what, like a thousand clients to begin with.   In no time at all, I'm gonna be livin' the high life.  Thanks everyone.
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        Tuffdiddy  

        answered 2 years ago

        Tuffdiddy did not answer the question: Is there on a 800 number or a web site to verify valid account and sufficient funds if bank phone number is not on check?
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        Mdhancher

        Mdhancher

        commented 1 year ago

        I am with Roswell Police in Ga. We have a H/M in custody with over $250,000 in cash and 4 account numbers with no bank name. Each acct shows over $25,000 in each acct. How can I identify the proper bank in order to freeze the acct. Until we can check into it further on monday?
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        Guest

        Guest  

        answered 8 months ago

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