bounced cheques

Rubber financial instruments

Bounced cheques are cheques that a bank refuses to honor because the account lacks sufficient funds.

The cheque "bounces" back to the payee unpaid, often triggering fees for both parties.

British spelling; Americans write bounced checks.

A pattern of bouncing cheques can result in account closure or legal consequences.

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payment validity

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Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G