Deposit/Issue a Cheque
Learn how you can ensure that your cheques are good for clearing
with our useful guide.
Consider using Deferred Payment (EDP)1, a new, free service providing a streamlined digital alternative to cheques and cashier's orders.
Benefits of EDP:
- Search for recipients via PayNow or account number
- Send or receive an EDP via digibank app instantly
- Easy and convenient trackingEasy and convenient tracking
1Ensure your recipient has a valid account with EDP participating banks (Citibank, DBS Bank, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC Singapore, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB)
Important information
- Cheques are valid for 6 months from date of issuance, unless otherwise stated on cheque.
- From 1 November 2023, a cheque issuance fee will be applicable to every cheque issued from DBS/POSB Deposit or DBS Cashline accounts.
- Locate a Quick Cheque Deposit Box near you or visit our 24/7 Self-Service branches !
- Enquire your cheque status that you have issued or deposited in the past 6 months.
- To ensure that funds are made available in time, please refer to Cheque Clearing.
Front of Cheque
- If any amendments are required, cancel with a horizontal line and sign your full signature beside it.
- For issuing a cash cheque:
- Write Cash on the Pay line.
- Do not cross the cheque.
- Do not cross out the 'or Bearer' word.
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Do not write a future date.
Post-dated payments and funds transfer are available on digibank.
- Please refer to the Deposits Guide on services charges applicable for cheques.
Back of Cheque (Recipient to fill up)
- For depositing a cheque:
- If you have a post-dated cheque, please deposit it on or after the date indicated on the cheque.