Bank cheques

[Northumbrian]

Is there still a time limit in which bank cheques must be cashed and, if so, what is limit?

[lardhelmet]

Used to be six months North - not sure if it still is tho'

[smartie733]

yeah six months unless its from inland revenue or something as it usually states on them

[hc4361]

Cheques are legally valid for 6 years, but banks may choose to refuse them after 6 months.
http://news.bbc.co.uk...ing_lunch/3866745.stm

[Iggle Piggle]

if your cheque is about to run out of date, simply return it with a covering letter asking for it to be re-written with new date.
It is impolite not to cash a private cheque as the sender may be mentally adjusting for it to be cashed swiftly.
(my Mum was very strict about this !!)

[Northumbrian]

Many thanks. I'll have to take a chance with my bank.