Checking Basics

Understand the different parts of a debit card and educate yourself on what each number means like the debit card number, CVV code, and the expiration date.

Debit and credit cards are both used to pay for goods or services without paying in cash or writing a check. The difference between the two is where the money to pay for the purchase comes from.

Learn the differences between an authorized user on a bank account, Caregiver Banking, a joint bank account, and a power of attorney to understand which may be right for you.

There are many benefits to setting up direct deposit with Huntington, like qualifying for Early Pay. Learn how to set up a direct deposit and what information you’ll need.

Learn how you can dispute a debit card charge and how to handle fraudulent activity with Huntington Bank.

If you don’t have a check book or any current checks on hand, you can feel relieved knowing there are multiple ways you can locate your account number without needing a check to find it.

Most checks are good for six months. However, the details can get tricky. Exactly how long a check is good for varies depending upon the check, and we can help you understand why.

Using an out-of-network ATM can impose inconvenient fees that are often avoidable. Learn more about ATM fees and easy tips to help steer clear of them in your daily life.

If you’ve received a check, you probably want to cash or deposit it as soon as possible. Learn how to deposit or cash your check at the bank.

When someone pays you with a check, typically you have to sign the back of it before you can deposit it in your account. Signing the back of it is called “endorsing the check.” We have tips on how you can safely endorse a check.

Money orders are a great alternative to personal checks, but some people rarely use them and aren’t familiar with how to complete them. Huntington can help.

If you know how to write a check, you’re probably familiar with how to read a check that you’ve received. But what about when you're trying to find information about your own checking account?

You have a check payable to you, but you find yourself in a situation where you are unable to deposit the check, or you don’t want to cash it yourself. Now what? Follow these steps on the process.

Managing your money means being able to manage the way you want, how you want, where you want.

Debit cards make any type of purchase quick and easy. In today’s digital world, debit cards are accepted at the majority of retailers making it extremely convenient for customers. You can use your debit card in stores, online, and at ATMs.

Filling out a check for the first time, or for the first time in a while? You might have questions, like where to sign a check and how to write a check with cents. Check out our quick step-by-step guide.

Curious how you can help protect yourself and your family from identity theft? We have some tips and information on how you can help protect your identity.

If you’re new to mobile and online banking, you may have concerns about safety. Learn more about the benefits and different ways you can help keep your money protected.

You may want more than one individual on your checking account. Huntington explains how you can add a person to your account at any time or open a joint bank account together.

We know it can be unsettling to open your wallet and realize your debit card is no longer there. Whether your debit card was stolen or accidentally misplaced, we’ll help you get through it. Find out who you should contact, how fraudulent charges will be handled, and how to replace a lost debit card.

Every day, our world becomes more technologically advanced, changing many aspects of our lives—including the way we bank. Read on to learn more about online banking and how it can benefit you.

Not sure where or how to order checks? We have three easy ways to order checks: online, by phone, or at a branch.

Postdating a check is done by writing a check for a future date instead of the actual date the check was written.

Have you ever wondered how and where you can find your routing number? We detail four ways, with and without a check, to find your routing number.

If you follow a few easy steps, switching banks can be simple and straightforward. Get started on a great new relationship with Huntington.

Looking to set-up direct deposit with a voided check? Learn multiple ways to void a check, and what to avoid.

When opening a bank account, typically documentation and proof of identity are needed to get the application and review process started.

We’ve compiled all the information you need to learn how to turn a personal check into a certified check. Read on to know what a certified check is and how to get one.

A debit card is a payment card connected to a checking account, and you can use it to make both online and in-person purchases, where cards are accepted.

If someone has requested payment from you via a cashier’s check, you may have wondered, “What exactly is a cashier’s check?”