HMRC Cheque can they be cashed?

Hello all, I'm unsure if this is in the correct thread so if not I apologise.

I have a tax refund being sent via cheque from HMRC but I have an online bank that doesn't accept cheque's.  Can these cheques be cashed anywhere for example at a Post Office with ID etc.  

Thanks in advance

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  • brettcta
    brettcta Posts: 4,693
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    Which bank are you with? Do they not allow you to pay in cheques even on their app?
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  • Hi thank you for your reply, I'm with a bank called Suits Me
  • Nearlyold
    Nearlyold Posts: 2,273
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    edited 2 April 2021 at 4:02PM
    Think you have two options.
    Talk to HMRC and get them to send your refund by direct credit to your bank account - presumably they can cancel the cheque somehow.
    Take the cheque and ID to somewhere that offers a cheque cashing service but expect to pay around 4% for the service
  • General_Grant
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    Another option - open an account elsewhere with a bank or building society which does allow cheque deposits and doesn't even charge you for its regular services.  But be careful as some require you to open with a cheque drawn on an account in your own name.  A bricks and mortar bank has its uses.
  • Thank you everyone for your replies going to look into opening another account I think that would be the best options
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