Demand deposits


Demand deposits

Checking accounts that pay no interest and from which funds can be withdrawn upon demand.

Demand Deposit

Funds in a bank account that may be withdrawn on demand of the customer. Most demand deposits are in checking accounts and savings accounts, because funds in these accounts are available to the customer at any time (unless they are under a check hold). Under the Expedited Funds Availability Act of 1987, banks in the United States must grant availability to demand deposits within a certain number of days.