Section 5138 Of Article 2. Definitions From California Probate Code >> Division 5. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. "Payment" of sums on deposit includes all of the following:
  (a) A withdrawal, including payment on check or other directive of a party.
  (b) A pledge of sums of deposit.
  (c) A setoff, reduction, or other disposition of all or part of an account pursuant to a pledge.