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Old 11-01-10, 05:58 PM   #3
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Default Re: Can you pay a cheque into a bank account in your maiden name?

Was the account previously in her maiden name - i.e. does the bank you are looking to pay it in to have a record of her maiden name?

Worse case scenario, is you might have to get a replacement cheque however if you are able to take a copy of the marriage certificate with you to the bank then they SHOULD accept it - the cheque will be crossed 'account payee only' which means that it should only be paid into an account in the name of the payee - banks that ignore that crossing do so at 'their' (i.e. 'your') risk however as you can prove that she IS the payee then there should not be any problem.

How much is the cheque for - if it is for a large amount then they may be less happy to take it, and insist that a replacement cheque is obtained...

Good luck - and congratulations!
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