counter check
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Definition
- Noun:
- A blank check provided by a bank for the convenience of customers who are making withdrawals: A "counter check" is a temporary, pre-printed check form supplied by a bank, typically at a teller's counter, to a customer who needs to make a withdrawal or payment but does not have their personal checks available. It is not personalized with the customer's details like a standard check.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- I forgot my checkbook, so the bank teller gave me a counter check to withdraw the cash.
- You can use a counter check to pay for the service, but you'll need to write your account number on it.
Advanced Usage
- "to request a counter check": to ask a bank teller for a temporary check form.
- If you need to make a payment immediately, you can request a counter check at your branch.
Variants and Related Words
- Temporary check: Another term for a counter check, emphasizing its short-term, non-standard nature.
- Starter check: Similar to a counter check, often provided with a new checking account before personalized checks arrive.
Synonyms
- Bank check (generic): A general term for a check drawn on a bank.
- Withdrawal slip: While not identical, a withdrawal slip serves a similar function for obtaining cash but is not a negotiable instrument like a check.
Related Phrases
- "Fill out a counter check": To complete the required information (payee, amount, signature) on a counter check.
- Please fill out this counter check and present it with your ID.
Related Idioms
Noun
- a blank check provided by a bank for the convenience of customers who are making withdrawals