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Santander cheque clearing time?

After some advice here folks. Its been that long since I paid in a cheque I'm not sure.

Both the Mrs and I received 2 cheques last Friday for £4k, both paid in on Friday, I am with Santander, her Halifax, Hers cleared yesterday mine still isn't cleared. Are Santander slow or what?

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  • n1guy
    n1guy Posts: 705 Forumite
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    I phoned Santander. Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I doubt the 4 part of the 2 4 6 rule doesn’t apply to them.
  • From old documentation;

    Paid in on a Friday - Interest begins on Saturday - Withdrawal allowed on Thursday - Clear the following Tuesday
  • n1guy
    n1guy Posts: 705 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    !!! wrote: »
    From old documentation;

    Paid in on a Friday - Interest begins on Saturday - Withdrawal allowed on Thursday - Clear the following Tuesday

    Yep. They’ve done away with the withdrawal part. Would explain why the wife’s can withdraw
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