cashier's check

American  

noun

1. a check drawn by a bank on its own funds and signed by its cashier.

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Etymology

Origin of cashier's check

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

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• cashier's check vs. certified check

Example Sentences

Bagley closed the bank account and received a cashier’s check for the remaining balance on July 24, 2020.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022

Shortly after the letter was sent, the bank account was closed, and the remaining balance of $2.83 was given to Mr. Bagley in a cashier’s check on July 24, 2020, according to the plea agreement.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2022

Wait, customers could avoid the wire transfer fee if they used a certified check but not if they used a cashier’s check?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2021

Goyda said certified checks are made out to Wells Fargo, but a cashier’s check may be made out to the mortgage account holder.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2021

I sit down in one of the chairs and pull the cashier’s check out of my backpack.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz