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Continuous clearing of cheques to speed up payments, enhance efficiency

The cheques will be scanned, presented, and passed in a few hours and on a continuous basis during business hours

Continuous clearing of cheques to speed up payments, enhance efficiency
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 7:29 PM IST
Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 3:46 PM IST

No GST on chequebooks for customers, only on bank buying from printer: FM

Also, there is no GST on crematorium, funeral, burial, or mortuary services, the minister said and explained the Goods and Service Tax has been levied on the construction of new crematoriums.

No GST on chequebooks for customers, only on bank buying from printer: FM
Updated On : 02 Aug 2022 | 11:09 PM IST

PNB customers must give details of high-value cheques before clearance

To sensitise its customers against high-value cheque frauds, Punjab National Bank urged them to submit details about cheques at least a day before clearance under Positive Pay System (PPS) framework.

PNB customers must give details of high-value cheques before clearance
Updated On : 17 Jun 2022 | 7:09 PM IST

Seven merged banks to see cheque book changes from April 1

The banks affected by these changes are Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank, Corporation Bank, Andhra Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, United Bank and Allahabad Bank.

Seven merged banks to see cheque book changes from April 1
Updated On : 14 Mar 2021 | 12:40 PM IST

Stay vigilant against risk of cheque fraud

Mansinghka had been remiss in allowing a stranger to write the cheque. Disappearing magic ink was used which allowed the fraudsters to alter amount and payee name

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2021 | 2:41 AM IST

Explained: How RBI's positive pay system safeguards cheque transactions

While it will make payments via cheques safer, it will also make the process a tad cumbersome, especially for people who issue high-value cheques frequently but are not tech savvy

Explained: How RBI's positive pay system safeguards cheque transactions
Updated On : 09 Jan 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Retail cheque payments down to a trickle in FY20 to 2.96%: RBI data

That the efforts towards digitization have been very successful is clear from the steady fall in the share of paper clearing

Retail cheque payments down to a trickle in FY20 to 2.96%: RBI data
Updated On : 18 Oct 2020 | 5:46 PM IST

Don't fret! FinMin assures it's not scrapping cheque books anytime soon

There have been reports that Centre may withdraw the facility in the near future, with an intent to encourage digital transactions

Don't fret! FinMin assures it's not scrapping cheque books anytime soon
Updated On : 24 Nov 2017 | 9:31 AM IST