What is a check book register?

A checkbook register is an index used to track transactions from a bank account, notes The Mint. Checkbook registers typically include columns for the payee, date, check number, debits, credits and balance.

A checkbook register allows peoples to keep a running total of all money in a checking or savings account by logging all deposited credits and withdrawn debits, states The Mint. People should track the date, transaction type and description, payee name and debit or credit of all transactions, including checks, debit cards, deposits and interest payments. To balance the register and check for mistakes, compare all of the transactions with the monthly account statement provided by the bank.