I need to cash an $8,000 check. The bank said it needs sufficient notice to provide that much cash. What can I do?
Instead of requesting the entire amount of the check in cash, consider obtaining a cashier's check or wire transfer for all or part of the check amount.
Your deposit account agreement should say how much notice the bank needs to cash a large check (and what amount qualifies as "large"). It may depend on each individual branch and how much cash is available at the time of your request.
Last Reviewed: April 2021
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