Writing a check to yourself is a normal way to move money — between your own accounts at different banks, or to withdraw cash at a branch. Fill it out exactly like any other check, with your own name on the "Pay to the order of" line.
Common reasons to do this
- Moving funds between two banks that don't offer free electronic transfers between them
- Withdrawing cash from a business account for petty cash
- Depositing funds into a different account you own, like moving savings to checking
Because a check to yourself can be deposited or cashed immediately with no second-party verification, keep an eye on your register so you don't lose track of the transfer.