| Term | Definition |
| bank costs | charges a bank requests, such as a service charge or a per-check charge |
| bank statement | the document sent by the bank listing the checks written, fees charged, and deposits made for the month |
| bills | papers that show the amount owed for something you bought or work done for you |
| budget | a plan for spending money wisely |
| canceled checks | checks that you wrote to people or businesses, which some banks return to you with your statement |
| cash | to get money or coins in place of a check |
| cashier | a bank employee who cashes checks or helps you make a deposit. He or she may also be called a TELLER |
| charge per check | an amount the bank charges for each check you write |
| checks | special forms you buy from the bank that stand for the money you put into your checking accoung |
| check number | the numerals written or printed on the upper right-hand corner of a check |