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First because a business is not a person and therefore can't sign the check. (Sounds stupdi but not if you think about it.) Second... and more importantly... if the business is a Corporation, Limitied Liability Company, or other limited liability type entity any checks received SHOULD de deposited into that business' account to keep the integrity of the business intact and to avoid possible losss of personal assets in the event the company is sued and "piercing motions" are initiated. Which basically means that since you did not deposit and write checks from the proper accounts, there never really was a separate entty, and accordingly the "limited" status and it's protections are no longer available to you. Oddly, banks decline to permit either the owner or the company to decline this "protection." Also, so that the bank has another chance to charge both parties for insufficient funds. This is one of the few remaining profit centers for our financial institutions, which are strapped for funds due to their unwise investment policies related to real estate.

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You cannot cash a check that is not in your name online. The check must be endorsed by the payee and deposited into their own bank account.


Is it possible to cash a picture of a check?

No, it is not possible to cash a picture of a check. The physical check itself must be presented to a bank in order to be cashed or deposited.


Can I deposit a check with a different name at Chase?

No, you cannot deposit a check with a different name at Chase. The name on the check must match the name on the account for it to be deposited.


Can your spouse use your business account to deposit checks with his name on it as long as he has access to the account?

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