Why does a company ask for Cancelled cheque?

Cancelled cheque is used as a proof that you hold an account in the given bank. These may be required at the time of taking a loan, investing in mutual funds, setting up Electronic Clearance Service, taking insurance policy and for other similar purposes.

Can Cancelled cheque be misused?

A cancelled cheque is nothing but a cheque which has got strike marks on it along with the words ‘cancelled’ written. This cheque is proof that you hold an account with that bank. Even if the cancelled cheque is a cancelled cheque and it is just used for validating purpose it can still be misused by fraudsters.

How do I give a Cancelled cheque to a company?

Step 1: Take a fresh cheque from your cheque leaf that you wish to cancel. Do not sign anywhere on the cheque. Step 2: Draw two parallel cross lines across the cheque. Step 3: Write “CANCELLED” between those two lines in capital letters.

What do you do if you don’t have a Cancelled cheque?

These are the alternatives to cancelled blank cheques for confirming MICR and IFSC for an account

1. Photocopy of the first page of the Passbook.
2. Copy of your account statement.
3. Many organization accept the photocopy of a cheque.

What can someone do with a Cancelled cheque?

A cancelled cheque works as a proof for opening an account with a bank. You can submit a cancelled cheque in many cases to confirm your bank account details.

What does a Cancelled cheque mean?

A canceled check is a check that has been paid or cleared by the bank it was drawn on after it has been deposited or cashed. The check is “canceled” after it’s been used or paid so that the check cannot be used again.

Do Cancelled Cheques need to be signed?

You need not make a signature on the cancelled cheque. The cancelled cheque will be used to gather details such as account number, account holder’s name, MICR code, name and branch name of the bank, and IFSC. In a different context, a cancelled cheque is a cheque for which payment has already been done.

Is Cancelled cheque mandatory for insurance claim?

A cancelled cheque may be required to be submitted. Claim form with documents like a copy of the policy, discharge summary, medical bills and investigation reports should be submitted to TPA. The claim must be submitted right after discharge.

How many times Cancelled cheque can be used?

Yes , you can use the same cancelled cheque multiple times.