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A: It might, depending on how you currently handle your business checking. Check 21 is what the new Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act is being called. The law, which took effect Oct. 28, makes ...

"There are fewer people handling the check and that lessens the opportunity for loss, fraud and/or confusion in the check clearing process,'' he says. Although merchants have already begun back office ...

What is the typical check clearing time? A check typically clears within 2 business days after deposit. This means if you deposit a check on Monday, the funds should be available in your account by ...