How long is a standard cheque valid for?

radioman · 2008-11-29 11:03:46

I have a cheque from an Irish insurance company dated April 07, which I had lost and have just found again. If I lodge this will it be ok? I know different countries have different laws with regards to cheques. What's the Irish situation?

29-11-2008 12:03PM

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I have a cheque from an Irish insurance company dated April 07, which I had lost and have just found again. If I lodge this will it be ok? I know different countries have different laws with regards to cheques. What's the Irish situation?

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#2 29-11-2008 12:09PM

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Typically i think its 6 months but often it depends on the person u present it to

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6 months. Banks won't honour anything older

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#4 29-11-2008 03:36PM

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I would ring the insurance company and c if they'll rewrite the cheque, as long as they haven't written it off. i've seen cheques being processed for longer than 6 months, but the official stance is the 6mths.

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