Consumer Advice

Advice when writing and receiving cheques

In response to the fact that we are using cheques less often than ever before, we have published this reminder guide to help people avoid common pitfalls and safeguard themselves from fraud when writing and receiving cheques.

Guide for Consumers on 2-4-6 Cheque Clearing Timescales

This guide explains the benefits of the 2-4-6 cheque clearing timescales, when consumers pay in cheques to a current, savings or basic bank account.  2-4-6 brings clarity as to when interest is paid, the funds can be withdrawn and certainty that the money from the cheque is theirs.