Cheques: When did you last write one.

[anonymous-user]

I was pondering on this earlier on. And in my case its 5 years ago. Interestingly (well ok it was to me ) I came across this article which if correct is quite timely. The October 2018 timeline

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinanc...


I genuinely don't think I have been able to order a cheque book for a couple of years

[595Heaven]

I reckon it must be four years at least.

Last ones I remember were for school trips for my son whilst at Primary school. The Secondary school uses ParentPay, an online system.

We do still receive the occasional cheque from relatives etc., which is a complete PITA, as it needs a trip to the bank to deposit. The Lloyds app now allows you to scan it in on your phone, but not had a chance to use.

With ApplePay, I’ve found I never carry coins with me either. Always have a few notes in my wallet, but only place I really use them is the barbers. Everywhere else, including the local, take ApplePay or card.

[Robbo 27]

Last week, got an invoice for some work at the house, paid it with a cheque, written with a fountain pen.

[alfabeat]

I still received a surprising number from clients (all older generation) and still seem to have to write a fair few for kids football clubs etc. I think it will be a few years before they die out. I'll be glad when they do though.

[Jimmy Recard]

595Heaven said:

I reckon it must be four years at least.

Last ones I remember were for school trips for my son whilst at Primary school. The Secondary school uses ParentPay, an online system.

We do still receive the occasional cheque from relatives etc., which is a complete PITA, as it needs a trip to the bank to deposit. The Lloyds app now allows you to scan it in on your phone, but not had a chance to use.

With ApplePay, I’ve found I never carry coins with me either. Always have a few notes in my wallet, but only place I really use them is the barbers. Everywhere else, including the local, take ApplePay or card.

The Lloyds app seems to work well. I’ve used it a few times and they actually seem to clear quicker than taking them to a branch

[condor]

Monday, paid my electric bill by cheque at the post office.

[selym]

I wrote a cheque for my son's uniform/miscellaneous charges for his college course, and two cheques to settle final energy bills. These are the first time I've paid by cheque for a couple of years.

[Shuvi McTupya]

It must be ten yrs. can't remember why or when I last wrote one. I don't think I even have any cheques for the bank account I have had for the last six years.

[craigjm]

About 15 years ago. They are part of the money Stone Age along with credit card swipe machines

[Eric Mc]

Last night.

It was as my role as a treasurer for a charity. In the world of charities, they are still fairly common.

[shirt]

I pay my rent via post dated cheques. Other than that i have no use for them.

[anonymous-user]

I'm 40 and have never written a cheque.
Looks like I never will 😁

[Patch1875]

alfabeat said:

I still received a surprising number from clients (all older generation) and still seem to have to write a fair few for kids football clubs etc. I think it will be a few years before they die out. I'll be glad when they do though.

I still get around 50 a month from the older clients.

There isn't an alternative to them so they will be around a while longer.

[TooMany2cvs]

condor said:

Monday, paid my electric bill by cheque at the post office.

Can I ask why? DD is always far cheaper. Is it simply that you have an objection to the concept of DD?

Eric Mc said:

Last night.

It was as my role as a treasurer for a charity. In the world of charities, they are still fairly common.

Parish council meeting next week - so I'll be handed a wodge of cheques to counter-sign. Two signatories needed.

Personally? I've got one I need to get written and in the post - probate. I've also got a couple I've been given (one b'day from my mother, one cashback from a washing machine purchase) that need to go to the bank.

[cobra kid]

Couple of years ago. It took me three attempts.

[Prohibiting]

How do you write and what's a cheque?

[Mr Dendrite]

My last cheque book accidentally went through the wash in a pair of trousers (money laundering ) That was around 15 to 20 years ago, never bothered getting it replaced. Initially there was the odd occasion it might have been useful but honestly I’ve never felt the lack of it and now they are just piece of banking history. My father at 89 still uses them but it’s just because he always has done.

Edited by Mr Dendrite on Wednesday 5th September 07:51

[alorotom]

36; never written one - I did have a cheque book but that went missing probably 15yrs ago now

[condor]

TooMany2cvs said:

condor said:

Monday, paid my electric bill by cheque at the post office.

Can I ask why? DD is always far cheaper. Is it simply that you have an objection to the concept of DD?

Laziness probably - I don't have an objection to DDs.

[Puggit]

Still quite common in France - local tradesmen often only accept cheques!