Checks are monetary instruments that carry a certain value (as much as the number mentioned in it). They can be used as instruments of payment by one person to another. Person A fills in a certain number in his check, signs it and gives it to Person B for payment. Person B will be able to use this check to get the money due to him from person A.
Checks are usually written in cases where a person who has to pay another person money does not carry sufficient cash with them or do not wish to pay cash but instead want to pay them through other means.
Bank gives surety or guarantee to pay the money to beneficiary of the cheque endorsed by bank. Customer (drawer) has to pay certain charge to make a cheque Good for Payment. The payable amount is segregated from the balance to reserve once it endorse. This cheque is authorized by the banker to be Good for Payment. Customer can request bank to prepare manager's cheque, cashier's cheque, banker's cheque or cheque on selves instead of good for payment
A unique number using which any cheque can be tracked. The cheque number on any cheque issued by a single bank will always be unique
You cannot. A Crossed Cheque is also called an Account Payee Only Cheque which means that, this cheque cannot be cashed directly. It can only be deposited into the bank account of the person to whom this cheque is issued. So, the only way you can cash the cheque is by opening a bank account (or using your existing bank account) and deposit this cheque.
A Crossed Cheque is also called an Account Payee Only Cheque which means that, this cheque cannot be cashed directly. It can only be deposited into the bank account of the person to whom this cheque is issued. So, the only way you can cash the cheque is by opening a bank account (or using your existing bank account) and deposit this cheque.
the person making out a cheque and using it for payments
A check/cheque book is a collection of cheque's. These cheques can be used to make payments to anyone. They are as good as cash (Provided there is cash in the cheque drawers account)
No. Cheques are good for only one year from the date written on the cheque.
The process of clearing the cheque involves transfer of funds between banks using centralized check clearing houses.
You cannot. A Crossed Cheque is also called an Account Payee Only Cheque which means that, this cheque cannot be cashed directly. It can only be deposited into the bank account of the person to whom this cheque is issued. So, the only way you can cash the cheque is by opening a bank account (or using your existing bank account) and deposit this cheque
a cheque
A good for payment cheque is a type of cheque that is guaranteed to be honored by the bank, often because it is backed by sufficient funds or a specific agreement, ensuring that the recipient can cash it without issue. In contrast, a general cheque may not have the same level of assurance; it relies on the account holder having sufficient funds at the time of cashing. If insufficient funds are available, a general cheque may bounce, leading to potential fees and complications.
It isn't. "Kiting a cheque" is slang for writing a bad cheque when there is no money in your account. A kite is made of paper and has nothing between it and the ground - a bad cheque is paper and has no money behind it - you can see the similarities that made people start using the term "kite" to mean "writing a bad cheque."