Cheque Date .............

If I write a cheque and put a date a week ahead, does that mean they cannot cash that cheque 'until' that date .........
I thank you ...

Re: Cheque Date .............

Yes .... it's called a post-dated cheque ... better to warn the payee it's post-dated so they don't bank it too soon as it will "bounce" back

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'Bounce back' ! - Bloomin cheek .......................

Re: Cheque Date .............

I would say best not to do it Patsy , it may be against the terms and Conditions of your bank I think the reason being if it is presented early and the date not spotted it can cause all sorts of problems.

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Yes used to be quite common practice but not allowed by most banks these days. Best not to do it Patsy.

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I second that.

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We receive lots of cheques daily from customers and we do not check the dates, we just bank them, so best not to do it Patsy, just to be safe.

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Thanks for the advice - much appreciated

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If the cheque is a small amount the date is likely to be overlooked unless the bank needs a reason to return it anyway.
These days banks don't like us to make post dated cheques.

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Some companies also state on their paperwork - 'no post dated cheques.'