How to Properly Endorse a Cheque for Someone Else

Learn how to endorse a cheque to another person effectively with simple steps.

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To endorse a cheque to someone else, write 'Pay to the order of' followed by the person's name on the back of the cheque. Below that, sign your name exactly as it appears on the front of the cheque. This transfer authorizes the person to cash or deposit the cheque.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does it mean to endorse a cheque? Endorsing a cheque means signing the back of the cheque to transfer ownership of the funds to another person or entity.
  2. Can I endorse a cheque to multiple people? No, a cheque can only be endorsed to one person at a time. You must write 'Pay to the order of' followed by one recipient's name.
  3. Is there a fee for endorsing a cheque? Typically, there are no fees specifically for endorsing a cheque; however, your bank may have policies regarding fees for cashing or depositing endorsed cheques.
  4. What if the cheque is made out to a company? If a cheque is made out to a company, it must be endorsed by an authorized representative of that company for it to be cashed or deposited.

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