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Cashing Checks
Students may cash personal checks up to a limit of $200 at the College bookstore. Larger checks can sometimes be cashed in the business office. Third party checks cannot be cashed on campus. Kalamazoo College payroll checks are cashed as long as funds allow.

Local Banking 
We encourage students to open accounts in a local bank because area businesses are more accepting of checks drawn on local banks. Following is a list of local banks that are within walking distance of the campus:
Comerica Bank
151 S. Rose Street
Kalamazoo, MI 269/383-6525
National City
108 E. Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI 269/376-9010
Bank of America
318 W. Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI 269/381-8350
Fifth/Third Bank
136 E. Michigan
Kalamazoo,MI 269/567-7800
These banks may require a Michigan ID or driver's license to open an account. National City Bank has located an automated teller machine in the lobby of Hicks Center.