Cheques are a paper based payment method often used for buying goods and services from retailers, paying bills, and as gifts. However, as other payment methods have become more efficient and effective, cheque usage has rapidly declined over past 20 years resulting in fewer shops and retailers accepting cheques.
Closure of the Cheque Guarantee Scheme
Information about the Cheque Guarantee Scheme which closed on 30 June 2011.
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Information about paying in a cheque and when it clears
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Information about alternative payment methods you can use instead of cheques to suit your needs
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