Legal Question in Business Law in California

In California, can a bank or merchant require a customer to show a credit card as a form of Identification to cash or deposit a check with that bank or merchant?


Asked on 5/28/10, 5:56 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Sure, why not. They are a private business so can make up their own rules to a large extent. Showing that additional form of identification does not harm you, unless you do not have it

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Answered on 5/29/10, 12:32 am
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

An attorney will tell you, various financial institutions adopt different rules for their check deposit-cashing policies. If you want to deposit or cash your check, you have to abide by these policies. Consult with an attorney in your area for specific advice.

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Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

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Answered on 5/29/10, 7:16 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Strange, but not illegal. Usually they want to see a form of photo identification issued by a state.

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Answered on 5/29/10, 1:51 pm


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