Monthly CPS data are not currently being released amidst the U.S. federal government shut down. Once the September 2025 monthly data are available, we will process and release them as quickly as possible via IPUMS.
BCHECKREAS
Main reason for going to a place other than a bank to cash a check
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- Description
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- Universe
- Availability
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- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes
This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
BCHECKREAS indicates for unbanked households the main reason for going to a place other than a bank to cash a check.
This variable is part of the Unbanked/Underbanked Supplement.
Universe
- Supplement respondent households that do not have a bank account
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - |
