Key takeaways There are many ways to deposit a check, including through a bank branch, ATM, smartphone, online or through ...

Filling out a deposit slip: The deposit slip shows the teller what you want to do with your check. You can get this at a bank branch, or there may be deposit slips in the back of your checkbook.

Give the check and deposit slip to the teller to make the deposit. If you’re not offered a receipt, ask for one so you have a record of the transaction.

The slip also breaks down whether the deposit consists of checks, cash, or if the depositor wants a specific amount of cash back from a check deposit.

Take the check and deposit slip to the bank and have a teller deposit it If you’re not able to get a deposit slip, you can also have the person write “For Deposit Only” on the back of the ...

If you make a mobile check deposit, you don’t need to fill out a deposit slip. For most banks, you’ll just access your bank account with a mobile banking app on your smartphone or tablet. Here ...

Don't endorse a check with just your signature and no further instructions until you're ready to cash or deposit it. A check that's endorsed this way becomes negotiable, which means it can be ...

Filling out a deposit slip: The deposit slip shows the teller what you want to do with your check. You can get this at a bank branch, or there may be deposit slips in the back of your checkbook.

Have them endorse the back of the check. Take the check and deposit slip to the bank and have a teller deposit it. If you’re not able to get a deposit slip, you can also have the person write “For ...