Knowing when money will be credited to your checking or savings account is key for financial planning. While some factors may delay the process, most checks clear within one to two business days.

A cancelled check or stop payment request prevents funds from leaving your account when someone tries to cash or deposit the check. You must act quickly — banks cannot stop payment on checks that have ...

Most checks clear within 2 business days, though some banks may hold funds for up to 7 days depending on the check amount and type. The first $225 of any check deposit must be available by the next ...