Asked by Modasola Sholotan on Jul 09, 2024

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The UCC requires banks to certify a check if a customer has sufficient funds in the account.

Certify

To officially declare or verify that something is true, accurate, or meets a specific standard.

UCC

Stands for the Uniform Commercial Code, which is a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States, including sales, leases, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions.

Sufficient Funds

A term indicating that an account has enough available money to cover transactions such as withdrawals, checks, or payments.

  • Recognize the procedural aspects and legal implications of postdating checks, stop payment orders, and check certification under the UCC.
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Alexandra LeezerJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) does not require banks to certify checks even if the customer has sufficient funds in the account. Certification is optional and typically done at the request of the payer or payee to guarantee payment.