Cashing an old cheq...
 

[Closed] Cashing an old cheque.

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I found an old cheque which I never cashed, it’s a giro cheque that was sent to from Switzerland some 8 years ago! Anyone ever cashed an old cheque?


 
Posted : 20/02/2021 5:59 pm
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Banks won't take cheques older than 6 months. You will need to get in touch with the issuer and ask for a replacement.


 
Posted : 20/02/2021 6:00 pm
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Well it’s not dated and from what I’ve read cheques don’t expire.


 
Posted : 20/02/2021 6:04 pm
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Well, if it's not dated, then there should be no problem. Cash away!


 
Posted : 20/02/2021 6:07 pm
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Banks won’t take cheques older than 6 months

I’ve put quite a few cheques > 6 months into Lloyds with no problems. 8 year old cheque fro CH might be different tho!


 
Posted : 20/02/2021 6:08 pm
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Sort of. Banks shouldn't take cheques older than six months.
In reality (I used to look for fraudulent ones for Lloyds) only stuff over £10k gets checked, chances are no-one would spot it and it would just go through, try it.


 
Posted : 20/02/2021 6:39 pm