Cheque Book Safety Measures:

Tips To Keep Your Cheque Book Safe Record all details of cheques issued.

• Record all details of cheques issued.
• Do not leave your cheque book unattended. Always keep it in a safe place, under lock and key.
• Whenever you receive your cheque book, please count the number of cheque leaves in it. If there is a discrepancy, bring it to the notice of the Bank immediately.
• Verify serial continuity of the cheque numbers. If there is a discrepancy, bring it to the notice of the Bank immediately.
• Inform the bank immediately if you lose/misplaced your cheque book, a leaf or a requisition slip.

Tips To Fill A Cheque Leaf Correctly

• Do not sign blank cheques. Always fill in the date, the name of the receiver and the amount before signing the cheque.
• Remember to cross your cheque whenever applicable and prevent it from being misused.
• Always draw a line through any unused space.
• Never sign in multiple places unless authenticating a change.
• Avoid using cheques with changes on them. Issue a new cheque if possible.
• When you cancel a cheque, mutilate the MICR band and write "CANCEL" across the face of the cheque
• Do not write/sign/mark/pin/staple/paste/fold on the MICR band.
• Unused requisition slips should be destroyed or returned to the bank.
• Kindly use the transaction sheet to record details of cheques issued by you.