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Clearing

Definition:

A movement of checks from banks where they are deposited back to those on which they were written, and funds movement in the opposite direction. This results in credit to the banks where funds are deposited and corresponding debits to the accounts of paying institutions. The Federal Reserve operates a nationwide check clearing system, including numerous Regional Check Processing Centers.

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