Check Cashing at Wal Mart?

[boredhokie]

Do they cash checks at walmart? I just got paid in my first real job, but they cut me a check because Direct Deposit takes a couple weeks to activate. Can I take a pretty sizable check to wal mart to cash?

I would just pop over but there isn't one that close to me so I thought I'd save a trip by asking my best buddies here.

Thanks!

 

[JEDI]

open a bank account?

there are several banks that have low minimimums, free checking, and free online bill pay

edit:

wait.. u said you have direct deposit.. why not just deposit that check to your bank then?! what r u not telling us?

 

[chambersc]

why not go to ur bank since u have an accnt....it's free.

 

[boredhokie]

Because it's sunday and rent is due monday. I just got the check friday and my branch isnt open on saturdays.

 

[JasonE4]

Cutting it pretty close, huh?

 

[amdforever2]

deposit monday

write check to landlord monday


SUCCESS!

 

[amdskip]

Yes they do payroll checks at walmart. I believe you may have to go to the service desk or layaway.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: boredhokie
Because it's sunday and rent is due monday. I just got the check friday and my branch isnt open on saturdays.

rent is due on the 31st of each month?

 

[boredhokie]

Originally posted by: amdforever2
deposit monday

write check to landlord monday


SUCCESS!

Haha, yes that is the best way, however I'm a loser and don't have checks yet for my new apartment.

Thanks for all the answers

 

[amdforever2]

You mean you don't have checks that reflect the new address?

That shouldn't matter.

 

[Drakkon]

usually they wont cash a check at walmart for any sizable ammount unless you are buying a LOT of stuff. Like if your check is for more than 1K plan on spending $500+
you can go to one of those check cashing places but most likely they will charge you 5-10% of whatever the check is for.

 

[LanceM]

Temporary checks? Usually 10 cents each.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: boredhokie
Because it's sunday and rent is due monday. I just got the check friday and my branch isnt open on saturdays.

rent is due on the 31st of each month?

yeah wtf

and my landlord doesn't even care if it's late by like a week

 

[daveymark]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: boredhokie
Because it's sunday and rent is due monday. I just got the check friday and my branch isnt open on saturdays.

rent is due on the 31st of each month?

yeah wtf

and my landlord doesn't even care if it's late by like a week

you mom doesn't count. and I wouldn't call keeping a job so you get to live in the basement
"rent"

 

[bennylong]

don't most lease have a 7 day grace period till it's actually considered late?

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: boredhokie
Because it's sunday and rent is due monday. I just got the check friday and my branch isnt open on saturdays.

Deposit first thing monday, write the check monday, your pay check will clear before rent is due. It may even be available to you immediately (all of my accounts allow me immediate access to payroll checks)

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: daveymark

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: boredhokie
Because it's sunday and rent is due monday. I just got the check friday and my branch isnt open on saturdays.

rent is due on the 31st of each month?

yeah wtf

and my landlord doesn't even care if it's late by like a week

you mom doesn't count. and I wouldn't call keeping a job so you get to live in the basement
"rent"

okay...

 

[waggy]

yeap they do. i think they charge you $3 for it though.

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: Drakkon
usually they wont cash a check at walmart for any sizable ammount unless you are buying a LOT of stuff. Like if your check is for more than 1K plan on spending $500+
you can go to one of those check cashing places but most likely they will charge you 5-10% of whatever the check is for.

Most check cashing places around here are 1%.
5-10% is highway robbery.