If you want to turn a check into cash, you will need to cash the check. You can cash the check off the bank it is written off of. For example, if the check is written off of Bank of America, this is where you can cash it. You can also cash the check at the bank where you have an account. Your bank may require you to have enough money in your account to cover the check if it is a bad check.
. Another option is to deposit the check into your bank account, wait for the check to clear, then withdraw the cash when you need it. If you don't have a bank account and the bank the check is written off of is not convenient, you may be able to cash the check at a Walmart or a grocery store in your area. They will likely charge you some type of fee for this service, but you will be able to turn the check into cash relatively quickly. You can also try a check cashing business, but these places tend to have higher fees than Walmart and grocery stores.