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Cashing a cheque at the bank that issued it?

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  • Archi_Bald
    Archi_Bald Posts: 9,681 Forumite
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    No, they won't see how the cheque was cashed, But why would you pay a pawnbrokers rather than cash all the money through your bank account?
  • because i need the money tomorrow and not in 3 to 5 days time. so i would take the hit in fee to get it right away but the person who wrote me the check does not like them pawnbroker people, but if i use it and cash it there will they be able to find out? thats my question.
  • Hominu
    Hominu Posts: 1,671 Forumite
    No they won't find out.

    However, you'll need an account at the pawnbrokers to do it, so you'll need full photographic id before they'll hand over any money. If the cheque bounces you'll be liable for the full amount they have given you plus fees.
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