: to put some money in a bank account I need to make a deposit this afternoon.

What happens when you make a deposit?

The deposit itself is a liability owed by the bank to the depositor. … When someone opens a bank account and makes a cash deposit, he surrenders the legal title to the cash, and it becomes an asset of the bank. In turn, the account is a liability to the bank.

How do you make a deposit?

Once at an ATM, insert your bank card and enter your personal identification number (PIN). Look for the “Deposit” choice on the screen and select it. If your bank or credit union requires envelopes for cash deposits, be sure to use them. If not, you’ll simply insert the cash directly into the ATM.