How to Cash a Wells Fargo Payroll Check
Wells Fargo is a financial institution operating in the United States. As one of its many services, Wells Fargo can be contracted to perform payroll services for an employer. Many financial institutions will allow you to convert a payroll check into cash instead of requiring you to deposit the check into an account. This allows immediate access to funds and you don't have to wait until the check clears.
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Instructions
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Obtain your Wells Fargo payroll check from your employer. This will come at the end of your established pay period. Pay periods can be weekly, bimonthly or monthly. Check with your employer if you are unsure about your pay period.
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Locate a bank or other financial service company that cashes checks. If you have an account with a particular bank, it may be easiest to cash your Wells Fargo payroll check at that institution. Check cashing services are offered at several places, such as Wal-Mart or other chain grocery stores.
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Contact the particular bank or financial service company of your choice and ask them about regulations for payroll check cashing. Some banks may not cash checks if you do not have enough money in your account to cover the check should it bounce. Some check cashing services may require additional documentation, such as a Social Security card or driver's license.
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Ask the bank or financial service institution for information about any fees or charges for payroll check cashing. Check cashing businesses may institute a small fee for their services.
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Look at the pay date printed on your Wells Fargo payroll check. This is the date the funds will be available from your employer, regardless of whether or not you've received your Wells Fargo payroll check a few days before. Wait until this day to cash your payroll check.
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Bring your payroll check to the financial institution you've been researching. When you are there, sign the back of your check for validation purposes and fill out any other check cashing slips that may be necessary. Writing implements should be provided by the institution.
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Present your Wells Fargo payroll check, along with any other necessary documentation, to the teller or representative. Make sure to compare the money you receive to the amount you believed you would obtain based on your research in Step 4.
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