He is bemoaning the fact that his bank can no longer offer a guaranteed supply of crisp, new bills as part of its check-cashing services.

The only financial services left are two check-cashing services that charge a 6 percent fee.

On payday, the business provides its employees with a check-cashing service.

Bobby saw signs for locksmiths, check-cashing services, used books.

Anhalt has also stated that another goal of the organization is to reduce the use of check-cashing services, which he called "legalized loan sharking."

People who needed to cash paychecks or welfare checks found the area's few banks and most of its check-cashing services shut down.

In one way, such cards are electronic versions of the check-cashing services used by millions of people without checking accounts.

The tax refund cards can cost such consumers less than traditional check-cashing services, especially if they receive big refunds.

Although rules vary by state, check-cashing services, on average, deduct 3 percent from the total amount of a check.

That same person could use a check-cashing service and lose only 1.1 percent, or $1.10.