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Alternatives to cheques?

Having only a Basic Bank Account (NatWest Step Account) I don't get a cheque book.
There is always some things you need to send money in the mail for, so what is the best alternative, or is there any source of a cheque book?
PO Orders are going to be expensive if I can't come up with something.
Many thanks

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  • kathryn123_2
    kathryn123_2 Posts: 20 Forumite
    I have a basic account with the Abbey & if i need a cheque they print me a counter cheque and its free. Just tell them who its payable to & the amount & this is then deducted from my account, no need to wait for clearance. Hope this helps.
    Katy
  • stu369
    stu369 Posts: 57 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Excellent, but not available from NatWest.
    All they offer is Bankers Drafts at £12.

    Might try an Abbey a/c then.
  • Snaggles
    Snaggles Posts: 19,503 Forumite
    What kind of things do you send money in the mail for Stu? I only ask because I haven't had a cheque book for years (always lose them...:rolleyes:), so if you give us some examples, we might be able to suggest other ways of sending the money.
    "I wasn't wrong, I just wasn't right enough."
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  • Hi Stu
    My normal building society account produces cheques for me, for free too do you have one you could pay in to? Might be worth a try. I find its just the odd cheque I need, for ebay sellers sometimes or some payments that won't accept Solo..
    IDA
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  • james32_uk
    james32_uk Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    I dont understand the point of Postal Orders. What's the benefit of using them over cash?
    Debt as at 12th July 2006 - £61,345 :eek: :eek: :eek:
    Debt free 21st Oct 2011.

    All thanks to :money:
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