If you've read How Airplanes Work, you know that an airplane has to get a lot of air moving over its wings to generate lift. To make takeoff a little easier, carriers can get additional airflow over the flight deck by speeding through the ocean, into the wind, in the direction of takeoff.
Story highlights: â Based on your bank receipt after you make a deposit, it will take approximately two days for your check to clear (keep in mind there are many factors involved that may slow this process down). â Typically, your bank should receive the funds from the paying institution within five business days.
How long it takes a check to clear depends on the amount of the check, your relationship with the bank and the standing of the payerâs account. Wait a few days before contacting your bank about holds on deposited checks. Your Deposit Receipt. When you deposit a check at an ATM or at the tellerâs counter inside the bank or at a drive-thru, you get a receipt that usually says when the funds will be available. Keep the receipt handy until the check clears.