{"id":19194,"date":"2022-11-03T07:57:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T07:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/34.100.199.175\/?page_id=19194"},"modified":"2023-09-15T11:06:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T11:06:22","slug":"bearer-cheque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/s\/banking\/bearer-cheque\/","title":{"rendered":"Bearer Cheque"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<div class='ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-3-99505145' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;' data-insertion-position='prepend' data-selector='.ai-insert-3-99505145' data-insertion-no-dbg data-code='PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY29kZS1ibG9jayBjb2RlLWJsb2NrLTMnIHN0eWxlPSdtYXJnaW46IDhweCAwOyBjbGVhcjogYm90aDsnPgo8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL215YmlsbGJvb2suaW4vY3JlYXRlLWFjY291bnQvIj4gPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly9teWJpbGxib29rLmluL3Mvd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjMvMDQvdG9wLW5ldy1iYW5uZXIuanBnIiBhbHQ9Imdyb3cgYnVzaW5lc3MiPiA8L2E+CjwvZGl2Pgo=' data-block='3'><\/div>\n<script>\n  ai_run_526884978880 = function(){ai_insert_viewport_code ('ai-insert-3-99505145');};\n  if (document.readyState === 'complete' || (document.readyState !== 'loading' && !document.documentElement.doScroll)) ai_run_526884978880 (); else document.addEventListener ('DOMContentLoaded', ai_run_526884978880);\n<\/script>\n<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bearer_Cheque\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bearer Cheque<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assume you need to transfer money to someone immediately but cannot hand it over or go to the bank to withdraw it. You may be worried about how to handle the situation, particularly if the sum is significant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under those conditions, a bearer cheque can help you get through the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you may have questions about what it is and how to use it. Read this article to learn more about bearer cheques.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div class='ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-7-20397457' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both; padding-left: 325px;' data-insertion-position='prepend' data-selector='.ai-insert-7-20397457' data-insertion-no-dbg data-code='PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY29kZS1ibG9jayBjb2RlLWJsb2NrLTcnIHN0eWxlPSdtYXJnaW46IDhweCBhdXRvOyB0ZXh0LWFsaWduOiBjZW50ZXI7IGRpc3BsYXk6IGJsb2NrOyBjbGVhcjogYm90aDsgcGFkZGluZy1sZWZ0OiAzMjVweDsnPgo8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL215YmlsbGJvb2suaW4vY3JlYXRlLWFjY291bnQvIj4gPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly9teWJpbGxib29rLmluL3Mvd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjMvMDYvZ3Jvdy15b3VyLWJ1c2luZXNzLTEweC0xLnBuZyIgYWx0PSJkb3dubG9hZCBhcHAiPiA8L2E+CjwvZGl2Pgo=' data-block='7'><\/div>\n<script>\n  ai_run_218386811916 = function(){ai_insert_viewport_code ('ai-insert-7-20397457');};\n  if (document.readyState === 'complete' || (document.readyState !== 'loading' && !document.documentElement.doScroll)) ai_run_218386811916 (); else document.addEventListener ('DOMContentLoaded', ai_run_218386811916);\n<\/script>\n<br \/>\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Bearer_Cheque\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Bearer Cheque?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bearer cheque is a cheque you could use to make a bank pay a cash bearer or a carrier the amount of money specified in the cheque.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/cancelled-cheque\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cancelled <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/s\/banking\/stale-cheque\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stale cheque<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that prevents you from withdrawing or going out of expiry, a bearer cheque is the only cheque that makes withdrawal extremely smooth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes it different from the other kinds of cheques?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The below-mentioned characteristics of a bearer cheque make it different from the other cheques:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you hold a bearer cheque in hand, you can obtain funds from a bank without difficulty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike an order cheque, you do not need the account holder&#8217;s authorisation to get the payment. As you know, an order cheque has the &#8216;Or Order&#8217; written, whereas a bearer cheque has the word &#8216;Or Bearer&#8217;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can transfer the cheque through simple delivery. The bank will pay you if you bring the cheque to the bank.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you need to look out for<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cheque getting stolen- in this case, you will lose the amount stated on the cheque.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never leave any space between the Words, Rupees, or Pay column, as fraudsters get a chance to commit fraud.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consequently, remember to know the different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of cheques<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whenever you deal with cheques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you hand it over, the primary thing you need to take care of is writing such a cheque and following all the necessary rules.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Write_a_Bearer_Cheque\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Write a Bearer Cheque<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the rules of writing the other cheques, you must follow the below ground rules:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write the date on the cheque always.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not forget to add the word\u201d only\u201d after stating the amount in words and digits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a backslash (\/) after writing the amount in digits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the word \u201cSelf\u201d or \u2018pay to the order of cash\u201d in the space provided in the cheque.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the process by signing above the words \u201cAuthorised signatory\u201d before handing it over to the bearer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Things_to_Remember_Before_Carrying_a_Bearer_Cheque\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Things to Remember Before Carrying a Bearer Cheque?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a bearer, keep in mind the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there is no rule requiring the signature of the cheque holder at the time of encashment, for security reasons, the bank requires the bearer to sign the back of the cheque. They ask for this in the presence of the cashier to confirm receiving funds from the bank.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bank does not need to take precautions to determine the loyalty of the payee&#8217;s ownership. Nonetheless, the bank does not require bearer identification, but if the amount is significant, the bank may require identification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div class='ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-7-79691756' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both; padding-left: 325px;' data-insertion-position='prepend' data-selector='.ai-insert-7-79691756' data-insertion-no-dbg data-code='PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY29kZS1ibG9jayBjb2RlLWJsb2NrLTcnIHN0eWxlPSdtYXJnaW46IDhweCBhdXRvOyB0ZXh0LWFsaWduOiBjZW50ZXI7IGRpc3BsYXk6IGJsb2NrOyBjbGVhcjogYm90aDsgcGFkZGluZy1sZWZ0OiAzMjVweDsnPgo8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL215YmlsbGJvb2suaW4vY3JlYXRlLWFjY291bnQvIj4gPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly9teWJpbGxib29rLmluL3Mvd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjMvMDYvZ3Jvdy15b3VyLWJ1c2luZXNzLTEweC0xLnBuZyIgYWx0PSJkb3dubG9hZCBhcHAiPiA8L2E+CjwvZGl2Pgo=' data-block='7'><\/div>\n<script>\n  ai_run_945009529804 = function(){ai_insert_viewport_code ('ai-insert-7-79691756');};\n  if (document.readyState === 'complete' || (document.readyState !== 'loading' && !document.documentElement.doScroll)) ai_run_945009529804 (); else document.addEventListener ('DOMContentLoaded', ai_run_945009529804);\n<\/script>\n<br \/>\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bearer_Cheque_Limits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bearer Cheque Limits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no limit on the bearer cheque. However, it is always safe to avoid making large amounts of payment through a bearer. The bank can have an identification process for the bearer if they find the person suspicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_Better_the_Bearer_or_the_Order_Cheque\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which is Better, the Bearer or the Order Cheque?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Comparison Based On<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>The Bearer Cheque<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>The Order Cheque<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bearer cheque is payable to any person who carries and presents the cheque at the bank.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An order cheque is payable when the only person named on it presents it at the bank&#8217;s counter.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find the word&#8217; bearer&#8217; at the end of the payee&#8217;s name.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find the word&#8217; order&#8217; at the end of the payee&#8217;s name.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encashment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any person can encash the cheque, and any person holding or carrying the cheque<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only the payee, or as per his order, can the cheque be encashed.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferred through<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple delivery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper endorsement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receipt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recipient&#8217;s signature acts as a receipt.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The signature of the payee on the cheque is an endorsement.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Banker&#8217;s Responsibility for fund payment to the wrong person<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No responsibility of the banker or drawee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsibility to the banker or drawee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bearer can convert a bearer cheque into an order one.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bearer cannot convert an order cheque into a bearer one.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Overall, it is impossible to predict which cheque is superior. You can determine them by the business&#8217;s nature and the cheque&#8217;s purpose.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Validity_of_a_Bearer_Cheque\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Validity of a Bearer Cheque?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Reserve Bank of India, a bearer cheque has a three-month validity period. After three months, the cheque becomes stale, the same as a dead cheque in that it is no longer valid. Therefore, banks will not accept such checks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/post-dated-cheque\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post-dated cheque<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to make a withdrawal at a future date, but only after that date, not before.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Cash_Payment_of_Bearer_Cheques_Accomplished\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is Cash Payment of Bearer Cheques Accomplished?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banks must pay the person in whose name the drawer draws the cheque. Therefore, banks need the bearer to sign the back of the cheque. The sign would prove that the bank received the amount written. The activity reduces cheque fraud and sharp practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Advantages_of_Bearer_Cheques\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Advantages of Bearer Cheques?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire process is straightforward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No transaction records are maintained.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No identification is required for the bearer unless the bank is suspicious.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bearer Cheque is easy to negotiate because it does not require the approval of the negotiation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily convert anonymous checks to order cheques.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps make a small payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should have a basic understanding of a bearer cheque by now. The best part about these cheques is that banks do not require authorisation from the account holder or the issuer before paying the bearer if the bearer has the necessary documents, such as identification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you handle a lot of monthly transactions, try to stay on top of new ways to do so. And remember that you can always get more banking information from on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">myBillBook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div class='ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-7-64399204' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both; padding-left: 325px;' data-insertion-position='prepend' data-selector='.ai-insert-7-64399204' data-insertion-no-dbg data-code='PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY29kZS1ibG9jayBjb2RlLWJsb2NrLTcnIHN0eWxlPSdtYXJnaW46IDhweCBhdXRvOyB0ZXh0LWFsaWduOiBjZW50ZXI7IGRpc3BsYXk6IGJsb2NrOyBjbGVhcjogYm90aDsgcGFkZGluZy1sZWZ0OiAzMjVweDsnPgo8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL215YmlsbGJvb2suaW4vY3JlYXRlLWFjY291bnQvIj4gPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly9teWJpbGxib29rLmluL3Mvd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjMvMDYvZ3Jvdy15b3VyLWJ1c2luZXNzLTEweC0xLnBuZyIgYWx0PSJkb3dubG9hZCBhcHAiPiA8L2E+CjwvZGl2Pgo=' data-block='7'><\/div>\n<script>\n  ai_run_918549518483 = function(){ai_insert_viewport_code ('ai-insert-7-64399204');};\n  if (document.readyState === 'complete' || (document.readyState !== 'loading' && !document.documentElement.doScroll)) ai_run_918549518483 (); else document.addEventListener ('DOMContentLoaded', ai_run_918549518483);\n<\/script>\n<br \/>\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;wp-faq-schema-wrap&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;wp-faq-schema-items&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;h3&gt;When is an order cheque considered a bearer cheque?&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;If you do not see the word &#039;bearer&#039; cancelled while issuing the cheque, it is considered a bearer cheque.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;h3&gt;Who has the authority to withdraw a bearer cheque?&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;If the cheque is a &#039;Bearer&#039; or &#039;Self&#039; cheque, the bank has no authority to require the account holder&#039;s presence unless time is of the essence. Suppose the person presenting the bearer&#039;s check in the bank has no address or identity proof. In that case, the bank can only make payments above Rs. 50000 with the bank manager&#039;s permission.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;h3&gt;How do I withdraw funds from a bearer cheque?&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;You can withdraw funds by carrying a bearer cheque to the concerned bank and handing it over. You will have to sign the back side of the cheque to receive the amount.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;h3&gt;How many signatures does a bearer cheque require?&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;Only one. The signature of the payee.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;h3&gt;Can a bearer check be deposited into an account?&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;Cross the upper left corner of the bearer cheque and deposit it in the account with the name written to convert it to an account payee. You cannot deposit the cheque into another account if you have already written &quot;self&quot; on it. You must first withdraw the funds and deposit cash into the account you wish to deposit.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;h3&gt;Why do we write the bearer check?&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;You can write a bearer cheque if you want someone else to carry the cheque and withdraw the amount specified from the bank easily.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;h3&gt;What exactly is the bearer&#039;s signature?&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;The bearer\u2019s signature means the signature of the person carrying the cheque to the bank.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;h3&gt;Who is the bank&#039;s bearer?&lt;\/h3&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;div class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;The bearer is anyone who presents a negotiable document to a bank to receive a payment.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t&lt;\/div&gt;\n\t\t&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_bearer_cheque\"><\/span>FAQs on bearer cheque<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>When is an order cheque considered a bearer cheque?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you do not see the word 'bearer' cancelled while issuing the cheque, it is considered a bearer cheque.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Who has the authority to withdraw a bearer cheque?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the cheque is a 'Bearer' or 'Self' cheque, the bank has no authority to require the account holder's presence unless time is of the essence. Suppose the person presenting the bearer's check in the bank has no address or identity proof. In that case, the bank can only make payments above Rs. 50000 with the bank manager's permission.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How do I withdraw funds from a bearer cheque?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can withdraw funds by carrying a bearer cheque to the concerned bank and handing it over. You will have to sign the back side of the cheque to receive the amount.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How many signatures does a bearer cheque require?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Only one. The signature of the payee.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Can a bearer check be deposited into an account?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cross the upper left corner of the bearer cheque and deposit it in the account with the name written to convert it to an account payee. You cannot deposit the cheque into another account if you have already written \"self\" on it. 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