Anytime you want to pay a bill or apply for a something that has a financial situation attached to it they always ask for one.Or they won't let you proceed unless you do have a checking account.
2007-03-18 14:43:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
because everyone does have a checking account
2007-03-18 14:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A checking account lets you trace your payments. If you paid your electricity bill with a check (real or electronic) there is a trail of evidence. So even if the electricity company says they have not received payment, you will have a way to track down the payment and find out what happened.
One time I mailed my rent check to my property management company. They said I didn't pay my rent, but I was able to go online through my bank and find the cancelled check. The property management had applied my rent to a neighbor's apartment. If I had paid with cash, I wouldn't have had that evidence.
If you are a student, most banks and credit unions have a free checking account. The credit union that I work for requires only $25 to open a checking account. It is a good thing to have in today's world.
2007-03-18 22:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by LB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's because most people do. I would find it very hard to live in todays world without one. Credit card as well.
2007-03-18 21:47:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They assume every one has one because, it is nearly impossible these days to get around without one.
2007-03-18 21:46:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No man may buy, sell, or trade without the mark of the beast.
2007-03-18 21:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by mconder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their stupid for invading a person's privacy
2007-03-18 21:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋