Once the recipient of a cheque (the payee) deposits it in his account, his bank immediately credits (increases) the payee’s account, assuming that the payer’s bank will ultimately send the funds to cover the cheque. Until the payer’s bank actually sends the funds, both the payer and the payee have the “same” money in both of their accounts…. float

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