Cheque

usgb/tʃek/
noun

A written order from a bank customer to their bank to pay the stated amount of money to a person or business.

He paid for the new television by cheque
Visual representation of "cheque" - A written order from a bank customer to their bank to pay the stated amount of money to a person or business

Often appears as...

  • pay by cheque
  • write a cheque
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Visual representation of "cheque"
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Becoming Rare

Cheques are less common now due to digital banking, but still used for certain transactions.

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Grandma still prefers to send birthday gifts through a cheque.
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Security Risk

Cheques can be risky as they contain personal bank details.

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Be careful not to lose a cheque; it has your account number on it.
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Identification Needed

You often need ID to cash a cheque at the bank for fraud prevention.

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To cash this cheque, please show a valid photo ID.
Visual representation of the word "Cheque"

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