does every deposit made to a bank earn interest 
not all deposits to a bank account earn interest interest is determined by the terms of the account many checking accounts do not provide interest while most savings accounts and certificates of deposit cds do can i make a deposit using a check from another bank you can make a deposit with a check from one bank to another most banks will take deposits in the form of cash checks money orders or cashier s checks if you re using a check to open an account there may be a holding period as the new bank ensures the check will clear 