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name on cheque?

I have to pay a cheque from a solicitor into co-op bank tomorrow. Thing is it is in my name but as Miss not Mrs, does this matter ?
Wow, I got 3 *, when did that happen :j:T:p
It is not illegal to open another persons mail unless you intend to commit fraud - this is frequently incorrectly posted:)
I live in my head - I find it's safer there:p
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  • Biggles
    Biggles Posts: 8,209 Forumite
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    No, they're only interested in your name, not your title.
  • Biggles wrote: »
    No, they're only interested in your name, not your title.
    I'm not sure that is correct unless the maiden name and married is the same.
    The bank could be found guilty of conversion if found that the cheque was indeed meant for a real Miss not Mrs.
    If it is for a large amount I would get it amended.

    To take your reasoning further could you play a cheque made payable to Mr into an account in the name of Miss?
    If not why not?
  • Ms_Chocaholic
    Ms_Chocaholic Posts: 12,783 Forumite
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    Does it have your first name and surname on the cheque or just initial and surname.
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  • PasturesNew
    PasturesNew Posts: 70,698 Forumite
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    I have been with the Co Op for nearly 20 years and am a Miss. I sometimes get cheques in the name of Mrs. They've never refused one ever.
  • PBA
    PBA Posts: 1,521 Forumite
    You shouldn't have a problem. Chances are the cashier will just glance at it and won't even notice.
  • PBA wrote: »
    You shouldn't have a problem. Chances are the cashier will just glance at it and won't even notice.
    It will depend on the amount.
    A few hundred and I agree anything £1k and above will be scrutinised (certainly where I work).
  • LittleVoice
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    People can give you whatever title they like, it does't change the fact of who you are and therefore I don't think it should have any effect.
  • Biggles
    Biggles Posts: 8,209 Forumite
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    The title shouldn't actually be on the cheque at all, just the initial and surname is the correct format.
  • olly300
    olly300 Posts: 14,738 Forumite
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    Biggles wrote: »
    The title shouldn't actually be on the cheque at all, just the initial and surname is the correct format.

    Actually you should put the full names of the person on the cheque if possible including title as there is less chance of fraud if you lose the cheque or it gets intercepted in the post.
    I'm not cynical I'm realistic :p

    (If a link I give opens pop ups I won't know I don't use windows)
  • Biggles
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    olly300 wrote: »
    Actually you should put the full names of the person on the cheque if possible including title as there is less chance of fraud if you lose the cheque or it gets intercepted in the post.
    It's true that putting the full forename may help avoid confusion, esp if there are two people with the same initial in the household, nevertheless the basic requirement is just initial and surname.
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