| Term | Definition |
| Automated Teller Machine (ATM) | Electronic machine form which cash deposits and withdrawals can be made |
| Bank reconciliation | Bringing into agreement a bank statement with a party's cash account records |
| Blank Endorsement | An endorsement that consists only of the endorser's signature on the back of a check |
| Checking Account | A bank account from which payments can be ordered by a depositor |
| Deposit Slip | A form prepared for the placement of cash (coins, bills, checks) into a checking account |
| Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) | The use of a computer and telecommunications network to transfer funds from one party to another |
| Petty Cash System | A system established by a business that keeps a small amount of cash on hand for making small payments |
| Restrictive Endorsement | An endorsement found on the back of a check restricting further transfer of a check's ownership |
| Special Endorsement | An endorsement indicating a new owner of a check; also known as an endorsement in full |