bank drafts

Guaranteed check alternatives

Bank drafts are checks drawn by a bank on its own funds rather than a customer's account, guaranteeing payment.

Because the bank itself backs the draft, they're more secure than personal checks and often required for large transactions like real estate purchases or international payments: The seller insisted on a bank draft rather than a personal check.

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