Wrote incorrect amount on cheque

[Bronte]

I wrote six hundred instead of seven hundred on a cheque to a Government department. Can I cross out the six and write seven and the same for the 6 with 7 and inital both changes - is this still ok to do?

 

[Stifster]

yes. Though your bank may call you to confirm.

 

[runner]

Why not write a new cheque?

 

[ClubMan]

Yeah - the €0.15 wasted stamp duty isn't going to break the bank presumably?

 

[Stifster]

Lets just assume Charlotte is on a desert island with just the one cheque left....

 

[Bronte]

Very funny guys, I left the chequebook at home and brought the cheque with me and I just want to send it off today. Also re the 15 cent = minding the pennies etc......

 

[z103]

Write another cheque for €100. That way you won't be wasting anything.

 

[ClubMan]

Lets just assume Charlotte is on a desert island with just the one cheque left....

You mean Cape Verde?

 

[ClubMan]

Also re the 15 cent = minding the pennies etc......

Actually you might be able to get the €0.15 back from Revenue if you bring the unused (albeit abortively written) cheque and stub back to them if you are really concerned about it.

 

[gillarosa]

Hi Bronte,
Yes you can amend both the amounts but you need to initial both changes.
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