Sunday, May 6, 2012

What is Crossing of Cheque ?


A cheque is a negotiable instrument. During the process of circulation, a cheque may be lost, stolen or the signature of payee may be done by some other person for endorsing it. Under these circumstances the cheque may go into wrong hands.


Crossing of Cheque


Crossing is a popular device for protecting the drawer and payee of a cheque.Both bearer and order cheques can be crossed. Crossing prevents fraud and wrong payments. Crossing of a cheque means "Drawing Two Parallel Lines" across the face of the cheque. Thus, crossing is necessary in order to have safety. Crossed cheques must de presented through the bank only because they are not paid at the counter.

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