Can I claim refund of stamp duty in respect of unused cheques ?

Hi,

Does anyone know if I can reclaim stamp duty previously charged by my Bank to my Current Account, in respect of unused cheques ?

My thinking is that I am entitled to this, as it was charged in advance as the Bank anticipated that I would use all cheques, but if I return the unused cheques and ask for them to be cancelled, then I should be entitled to the stamp duty back for those cheques that were never used.

Many thanks,

Hi MrEarl ... was checking this out for myself recently - tho I haven't done it yet. Looks like answer is yes.

https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/faq/unused-cheques-can-stamp-duty-refunded/

I did this in 2013 with BOI - no problem at all to get the refund. I dropped into my branch with the cheques and it was all very straightforward.

Yes you can and should.

Yes you can. I have done it myself with PTSB.