Deposit/Issue a Cheque
Learn how you can ensure that your cheques are good for clearing
with our useful guide.
Important Notice:
As announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), banks will cease processing SGD corporate cheques from 1 January 2027. All SGD corporate cheques must be deposited by SGT 11 AM on 31 December 2026, as cheques deposited after this deadline will not be processed. Learn more.
Consider using Electronic 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 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.