How do I endorse a Cheque UK?

You will see the words ‘endorse check here’ in capital letters and a line with a blank space above it. This is the line you want to sign to endorse the check. Before you pen your signature, double-check that the name on the front of the check matches the signature on the back.

Who signs the back of a Cheque?

If the check has been sent to you and your name is in the payee area then you sign the back of the check. If any other name is in the payee or “Pay the Order of” then they sign the back of the check.

How do I endorse a check to someone else bank?

You would need to first endorse the check as it’s made out to you. The owner of the destination account would then endorse the check underneath your signature. Once you both have provided a signature on the check, the account owner is welcome to complete the deposit.

Can Cheques still be endorsed?

No. Cheques that are not crossed still exist but they are no longer commonplace because of their lack of security. Can a crossed cheque be endorsed by the recipient and paid into an account other than the one named in the payee line? Not if it is crossed ‘A/C Payee Only’ or ‘A/C Payee’.

Do you have to endorse a Cheque to deposit it?

Accepting and depositing a cheque Or, if someone is giving you a cheque made out to them, it also needs their signature on the back. For example, if the cheque is for your company and John Smith, you need John Smith’s signature on the back to deposit it. Signatures on the back of cheques are called endorsements.

Do checks need to be signed on the back?

When you write a check, the only place you need to sign is on the front—right on the signature line. If you receive a check, you’ll need to sign the back to deposit or cash it. Along with your signature, you might include instructions that limit how the check can be used.

Can you mobile deposit a check that was signed over to you?

If you want to deposit a signed-over check without visiting the bank, a mobile check deposit is a good alternative. If the bank allows, you can take a picture of the check and upload it digitally. You can withdraw the money or send cash electronically after that.