My husband had a salary cheque given in 2009 however we both didn’t see it and I just came across it in my old stuff.
The company sent him.a salary cheque with a letter. Can we still cash it.obviously we need to.ring them.but istere anything we can do.
Husband isn’t even here in the UK now.so what to do?
Re: old salary cheque can still br cashed?
Is this from a UK based company? because you can claim money from them within 6 years window. Here's what you can do:
If the check isnt dated then usually you have to cash them within 6 months. But you can still take it to the bank and ask them if they would accept. Coz a lot of times they do accept it if the funds are still there in their bank.
In case the bank refused to accept, then try writing to the company and explain to them that you found the cheque a bit too late and if they could reissue a new one. Normally they do it, if its within the 6 year window.
So yeah, these are the factors involved since its almost 5 years old now !
Hope this helps ..
Re: old salary cheque can still br cashed?
I would send a scanned or xeroxed copy of the check with the letter to the company. Clearly a call would be in order. If scanning it then simpky send them an email. Else snaill mail should work.
Re: old salary cheque can still br cashed?
Thank u guys but the cheque is in.husbands name who isn't in UK anymore.
Yeah the company is a well.known on uk based
Re: old salary cheque can still br cashed?
your husband should return the cheque with a note explaining why he did not cash it and request for another replacement cheque. the cheque you hold is still-dated and not cash-able.
make sure to make a photocopy of that cheque for your safekeeping.
Re: old salary cheque can still br cashed?
nadz, can you husband write to the company or call the finance department and request them to transfer the money to his account via another method since cheque isnt really suitable given your situation ?