I was going through the cards I got for my shower and I came across a check that I did not deposit My shower was on 5/20 and the check was written on 5/18 so chances are the bank won't deposit/cash the check for me.
Should I send the check back to the guest and ask them to replace it? Should I just forget about it? What would you do??
TIA!!!
B22
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depending on how close you are to the person who gave the check.
I would forget about it, unless it was one of my sisters or an aunt..
cookiemonster
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It can't hurt to take the check to the bank and try to cash it. If the bank won't take it, call the person who gave it to you and tell them what happened. I know it feels awkward to have to call somebody and tell them you forgot to deposit their check, but they have probably noticed the money wasn't deducted from their account and would probably appreciate knowing what happened - I always budget around what I know I wrote checks for, so I like to keep track of what cleared so I know how much money I actually have. I'm sure they will understand - it's been a busy couple of months!!! HTH
drpepper318
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Posted by cookiemonster
It can't hurt to take the check to the bank and try to cash it. If the bank won't take it, call the person who gave it to you and tell them what happened. I know it feels awkward to have to call somebody and tell them you forgot to deposit their check, but they have probably noticed the money wasn't deducted from their account and would probably appreciate knowing what happened - I always budget around what I know I wrote checks for, so I like to keep track of what cleared so I know how much money I actually have. I'm sure they will understand - it's been a busy couple of months!!! HTH
I agree. I'd try with the bank first, then if that doesn't work I'd call the person and let them know. I'm sure they'd understand!
soon2bmrsdunn
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You should have 1 year from the date on the check to cash it!
Kathryn
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I would forget about it or check the bank. then again, i would even feel weird depositing it now - 6 mos after it was given to me. def dont go to the person and ask them to replace it ....
