Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I received my pay check today. I have a checking account with Bank of America. If i deposit it to my checking account, will my money be available right away? If not, how long does it take? I'm wondering if I should just cash at the currency exchange. Thanks!

If its an in state issued payroll check, funds should be available immediately. Out of state payroll checks, or handwritten business checks, will typically have a hold.

Sign up for Direct Deposit with your employer if possible. Makes things MUCH easier !!

OP, out of state will take 2 bus days....I just moved back in state last month and it is next day with direct deposit.

First of all, you should avoid going to exchange places. Why pay to cash your own hard earned check?

Second, If the payroll check was issued by a bank that also had local branches; you could go to the branch and cash the check for free in most cases. Example, your payroll check is written from a Wellsfargo bank. You can walk in to any wellsfargo branch and cash the check .... usually free.