How long does a bank hold on a check?

Banks may hold checks for a variety of reasons, though some checks may qualify for next-day availability as long as your account history is acceptable. Typical holds for local checks from other banks last up to 7 days, while typical holds for non-local checks from other banks last up to 11 days. A bank can hold a check that does not qualify for next-day availability (or if your account history warrants, even if it otherwise would) for any length of time it deems reasonable.