A cashier's check is drawn against the bank's account, as opposed to your personal checking account, to guarantee payment to the recipient. Most banks and credit unions offer cashier's checks to their ...

Cost. Money orders typically cost less than cashier's checks. A money order might cost a dollar or two, depending on the ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Deepak Sethi / Getty Images Cashier's checks offer a secure payment method for large ...

A cashier’s check is guaranteed by the issuing bank’s own funds, making it one of the most secure forms of payment for large transactions. Cashier’s checks cost $8 to $15 at most major banks, though ...

Planning to make a big purchase — like a car or even a down payment on a home — and want to ensure secure payment? A Citi cashier’s check may be your go-to. Because cashier’s checks are backed by the ...