cashier's check

noun

1. a check drawn by a bank on its own funds and signed by its cashier.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cashier's check¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

As part of the settlement, Moonves agreed to provide a cashier’s check for $11,250 earlier this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Kaufmann said Phillips came to court with a cashier’s check for $59,019.21 in restitution.

From Seattle Times

“They wanted a cashier’s check,” Trump said.

From Seattle Times

You can finance this through a bond company or you can pay it outright with a cashier’s check.

From Encyclopedia.com

Initially, the company requested that the overpaid employees return the extra funds via an overnighted cashier's check, however that was ultimately vetoed after some workers pushed back on having to absorb the cost of both a certified check and the overnighting costs.

From Salon