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A '''checking account''' or '''direct deposit account''' is an account held by a bank against which debits can be drawn on the customer's demand.  The account is used as a means to hold the customer's funds which they can access by a variety of means including direct withdrawal either from a teller or an [[Automated Teller Machine]], use of an access check, use of a debit card using either a PIN or by authorization through the Visa or Mastercard network, [[Automated Clearing House]] withdrawal, or wire transfer.

A '''checking account''' or '''direct deposit account''' is an account held by a bank against which debits can be drawn on the customer's demand.  The account is used to hold the customer's funds which they can access by a variety of means including direct withdrawal either from a teller or an [[Automated Teller Machine]], use of an access check, use of a debit card using either a PIN or by authorization through the Visa or Mastercard network, [[Automated Clearing House]] withdrawal, or wire transfer.

Checking accounts are regulated by the [[Federal Reserve]] through a variety of means.  For example, Regulation D governs the availability of deposited funds, and Regulation E governs a customer's rights to dispute an unauthorized or improperly posted transaction.

Checking accounts are regulated by the [[Federal Reserve]] through a variety of means.  For example, Regulation D governs the availability of deposited funds, and Regulation E governs a customer's rights to dispute an unauthorized or improperly posted transaction.