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Cheque miscalculation

I recently paid cheques into my bank account, a few hours after depositing it showed up as available in my account.

Since then I have recieved a letter from my bank saying they had miscalculated the cheques and consequently had paid the difference into my account (double the cheques value).

The bank has therefore miscalcuated the cheques in my favour, what do I do?

Any advice would be great so would the unexpected extra cash!

:rotfl:

Comments

  • brendon
    brendon Posts: 514 Forumite
    You mean they have miscalculated the miscalculation?
  • bengal-stripe
    bengal-stripe Posts: 3,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    The bank has therefore miscalcuated the cheques in my favour, what do I do?

    Any advice would be great so would the unexpected extra cash!

    It ain't yours to keep. - Christmas has't come early, I'm afraid!
  • dtaylor84
    dtaylor84 Posts: 648 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I recently paid cheques into my bank account, a few hours after depositing it showed up as available in my account.

    Since then I have recieved a letter from my bank saying they had miscalculated the cheques and consequently had paid the difference into my account (double the cheques value).

    The bank has therefore miscalcuated the cheques in my favour, what do I do?

    What does the letter say you should do?
  • marlewuk
    marlewuk Posts: 77 Forumite
    they'll probably realised that another error has been made & another letter will be sent out explaining that they need to correct this

    most people will probably say stick it in a savings a/c if you have one to earn some interest on it while you wait for the penny to drop
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