Noncts compliant cheques shall not be processed for clearing with effect from january 1, 2019, pnb said in a notification. Incase the cheque book you currently have is not cts2010 compliant as per the above features we request you to immediately order a new cheque book. Cts 2010 standard cheque introduced for standardization of security features and easy processing. Its all about cts 2010 new cheque truncation system. Just check, whether your existing cheque book is cts compliant or you need to get a new cts complaint cheque book issued before 31st december 2012.
Know about deadline, process, benefits of issuing cts cheque book 2010 with sample cheque. Noncts cheque book will not be get cleared after sep20. Therefore, we recommend you to replace your non cts 2010 cheque book with a new cheque book at the earliest. Every account holder must deposit their non cts cheques and cheque books in their respective branch and get new cheque leaves or books as per the new cts 2010 standard. This new cheque clearing system will be applicable from 1 st january,20. So if you are still holding a non cts cheque book, then you should ask your bank to issue a fresh cheque book. Worth mentioning here is that most banks have already stopped clearing non cts cheques since january 1, 2019.
And if you hold any postdated cheques beyond 31st march you will have to arrange to get it replaced with a new cheque truncation system cheque. Cts transfer money cheque book truncation system rbi. Nov 29, 2012 so please verify whether cheque book you have a already cts 2010 before rushing to bank to get a new one. Although this is the second time rbi have extended the date of implementation of cts 2010 but it is expected to be implemented soon as some banks have already started issuing cts 2010 cheques to there customers. Sms chqbook xxxx to 52484 from your registered mobile number with citibank, where xxxx refers to the last 4 digits of your citibank atm debit card. You can check if you hold a cts compliant cheque book by verifying if the cheque leaves have the features mentioned above. If you are still in use of nonctc cheque books, then it is in your own. Cts2010 standard cheque introduced for standardization of security features and easy processing. Words cts 2010 printed on the left hand side of the cheque leaf near perforation.
Reserve bank of india issued an order for those bank customers, who still use non cts cheque book for payment. Dec 17, 2012 the new cts standard cheque format will not only help to fasten the process of cheque clearance but also helps in avoiding frauds. Banks would do better if they display new cheque format in their branch. Get your noncts cheque book replaced immediately, it said. Also already circulated cheques will be replaced within 31st december 2012. After i placed a request for new cheque book, i found that my existing cheque book issued to me in mar2012 was already a cts2010 one. If you are looking to write a cheque or planning to encash from april 1, 20, make sure your cheque complies with the reserve banks cheque truncation system cts 2010 standards. Those users holding noncts cheque books wont get their cheques cleared starting september 2020.
The central bank has said that the use of the non cts cheque book will be completely closed from 1 january 2019. All the banks are now required to issue cts2010 cheques only. Can i deposit a non cts cheque in a home branch for clearing. Therefore, we recommend you to replace your noncts2010 cheque book with a new cheque book at the earliest. Reserve bank of india issued an order for those bank customers, who still use noncts cheque book for payment. After i placed a request for new cheque book, i found that my existing cheque book issued to me in mar2012 was already a cts 2010 one.
Cheques continue to be one of the prominent modes of payments in india, and the speedy cheque clearance cycle through cts will definitely. Cts is based on a cheque truncation or online imagebased cheque clearing system where cheque images and magnetic ink character recognition micr data are captured at. Request you to make a note that noncts compliant cheques would not be accepted by banks for clearing post 31 july 20. Cts is based on a cheque truncation or online imagebased cheque clearing system where cheque images and magnetic ink character recognition micr data are captured at the collecting bank branch and transmitted. In case if your cheque book does not reflect the aforementioned details you must obtain a new cts complied cheque book at the earliest, and surrender the noncompliant one to the bank. It is now mandatory for banks to strictly issue standardised and enhanced new format of cheques called cts2010. Sbi to send new cheque books by dec 15, update your address. Important message cts 2010 regulation applicable to. The lender is preparing to send the new series of cts compliant cheque books by december 15, 2012. As per rbi guidelines, non cts 2010 standard compliant cheques will be accepted for clearing up to july 31, 20. Cheque truncation system cts or imagebased clearing system ics, in india, is a project. If the cheque book is not with cts2010 cheque leafs, they are referred to as noncts cheque books. If the cheque book is not with cts 2010 cheque leafs, they are referred to as non cts cheque books. Rbi recognised the disadvantages of this old system and has introduced a new format for cheques, referred as cts2010, where instead of the physical movement of the cheque, an electronic image of the cheque is transmitted to the drawee branch a bank that must pay for a draft or a bill.
If you have ordered your cheque books recently, say, a month. We are arranging to send these new series cheque books to our valued customers at their last. The central bank has said that the use of the noncts cheque book will be completely closed from 1 january 2019. Click on option cheque book request to make system to display cheque book request screen. I have issued noncts2010 standard post dated cheques pdcs for repayment of my loan.
If you are having non cts cheque book,then take a new one. Rbi extended deadline for cts 2010 standard cheques. All chequebooks issued by the bank after aug 2011 are cts 2010 compliant. If you have availed a home loan and or auto loan and issued postdated cheques instead of opting for direct debit, then you will be required to replace such. Sep 06, 2018 non cts compliant cheques shall not be processed for clearing with effect from january 1, 2019, pnb said in a notification. You can place a request for a new cheque book through internet banking, our 24 hour customer care or at any icici bank branch in india. International helpline 91446685 4555 or your relationship manager to request for a new cheque book. Important message cts 2010 regulation applicable to cts. You need to apply in your bank for the same and it. One can find this symbol where we write amount in figures. Tips to replace non cts 2010 compliant cheques 22 apr, 20, 03. You need to apply in your bank for the same and it is available free of cost. The rbi is now planning to implement a panindia cheque truncation system.
Dec 31, 2012 new features visibly there would be 45 key differences between the old cheques and new cts cheque truncation system cheques which can help identify whether the cheque book the individual. Check your current cheque book is it valid new cts. Please note that when you receive or issue a cheque, if. Cts 2010 standard cheques will be cleared on all working days. Just check, whether your existing cheque book is ctscompliant or you need to get a new ctscomplaint cheque book issued before 31st december 2012. You can place a request for a new cheque book through internet banking, our 24 hour customer care or. Thus, it is considered as the major landmark in the indian banking industry. All the banks are now required to issue cts 2010 cheques only. Every account holder must deposit their noncts cheques and cheque books in their respective branch and get new cheque leaves or books as per the new cts 2010 standard. In case your cheque book is not cts2010 compliant, please order a new one. The deadline for new cheques under the cheque truncation system cts2010 has been extended till 31 march 20 by the rbi. In case if your cts 2010 cheque book, you must obtain a new cts complied cheque book, and surrender the noncompliant one to the bank. And you must do it latest by december 31, 2018, if you dont want your cheques to. The deadline for switching to new format bank cheques under the cheque truncation system cts ended on wednesday.
The new cts standard cheque format will not only help to fasten the process of cheque clearance but also helps in avoiding frauds. Incase the cheque book you currently have is not cts 2010 compliant as per the above features we request you to immediately order a new cheque book. Note that all new cheque books issued by indian banks compulsorily have to be cts2010 compliant, so if you issued a new chequebook recently, it should be compliant. Dec 19, 2018 so, better hurry up if you havent got your old cheque books replaced with cts2010 standard cheque books. Cts cheque latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports. Get ready to order new india cheque books welcomenri. It is now mandatory for banks to strictly issue standardised and enhanced new format of cheques called cts 2010. It looks all the current cheque books will have to be replaced.
Get your non cts cheque book replaced immediately, it said. Will the banks automatically send new cheque books or one has to ask for it. The more information that you have on hand about bengal cats the better. People who fail to get their old cheques replaced by december 31, 2018, wouldnt be able to get their cheques cleared as separate fortnightly clearing for noncts cheques would be discontinued after december 31, 2018, as mandated by the rbi. I have issued non cts 2010 standard post dated cheques pdcs for repayment of my loan. Cheque truncation system new benchmark for cheques in banks. Cheque truncation system cts is a cheque clearing system undertaken by reserve bank of india rbi that aims at reducing the time involved in cheque clearing to one day. Feb 27, 2019 people who fail to get their old cheques replaced by december 31, 2018, wouldnt be able to get their cheques cleared as separate fortnightly clearing for non cts cheques would be discontinued after december 31, 2018, as mandated by the rbi. Sep 03, 2012 it is now mandatory for banks to strictly issue standardised and enhanced new format of cheques called cts 2010. Bank customers rbi new guidelines 2019 non cts cheques stop. Yes, you can find a lot of information on the internet such as our own site that offers information on personality to the best cat beds and more.
As per rbi guidelines, noncts2010 standard compliant cheques will be accepted for clearing up to july 31, 20. So, better hurry up if you havent got your old cheque books replaced with cts 2010 standard cheque books. As per the direction of reserve bank of india rbi, non cts2010 cheques will be withdrawn by 31st march 20. You can also request for a new cheque book through dbs atm or internet banking. The deadline for new cheques under the cheque truncation system cts 2010 has been extended till 31 march 20 by the rbi. Cts 2010 cheque truncation system cheque is a new type of cheque introduced by reserve bank of india. If your cheque placement does not look like the one in the image above and does not have cts2010 printed on it, you must do new cheque book requests from your bank quickly. Photo copy of a valid cts compliant cheque will serve the purpose better for information to general public. Worth mentioning here is that most banks have already stopped clearing noncts cheques since january 1, 2019.
Rbi to introduce panindia cts by sept 2020 to make cheque. Select an operative account from the drop down list against select account box. Rbi extends deadline for noncts cheques till july 31. If you still do the transaction by cheque, then read this news. Nov 22, 2012 this new cheque clearing system will be applicable from 1 st january,20. In an official notice on its website, hdfc bank says separate sessions for clearing of non cts cheque will be discontinued from december 31. Cheque frauds can be greatly reduced with introduction of minimum security features prescribed under cts standards 2010, such as embedded verifiable features such as barcodes, encrypted codes. Cts2010 cheques have certain common security features and standardised field placements for enabling image based processing of. With this, the bank will not accept all noncts cheques that you issue from your existing cheque book and those will be out of circulation from december 31, 2012.
How do i order a cts2010 standard compliant cheque book. So it is necessary for all to understand how your new cheque format looks like. No clearance of noncts compliant cheques from january 2019. Get ready to order new india cheque books times of. Sbi customers can deposit their non cts cheque in their respective branch and get free new cts 2010 standard chequebook. Getahead 7 things you need to know about the new cheque books 7 things you need to know about the new cheque books last updated on. The reserve bank of india rbi has introduced a new format forcheques, the cts2010 standard as part of its measures for standardization and enhancement of security features. Cheque truncation implies stopping the physical flow of cheque. All customers who hold the earlier cheque books issued by the bank are requested to apply for a new cheque book as per the. New features visibly there would be 45 key differences between the old cheques and new cts cheque truncation system cheques which.
Rbi recognised the disadvantages of this old system and has introduced a new format for cheques, referred as cts 2010, where instead of the physical movement of the cheque, an electronic image of the cheque is transmitted to the drawee branch a bank that must pay for a draft or a bill. If your cheque book is issued prior to august 2011, you are requested to indent for a new cheque book to avoid any inconvenience. Cheque truncation system cts or imagebased clearing system ics, in india, is a project of the reserve bank of india rbi, commenced in 2010, for faster clearing of cheques. Earlier, cheques deposited by customers used to be presented by the collecting bank to the paying bank over the counter of t. You can use any of the below options to reorder a new cheque book. The rbi has extended the deadline of march 31 till july 31 for issuance of new cts cheque books books and withdrawal of all old format cheques, says a. Come april 20 and your old cheque books from your bank account in india will become void. So if you are still holding a noncts cheque book, then you should ask your bank to issue a fresh cheque book. In case you have issued non cts 2010 standard post dated cheques pdcs. As per the direction of reserve bank of india rbi, non cts 2010 cheques will be withdrawn by 31st march 20. How do i order a cts 2010 standard compliant cheque book. If you have availed a home or auto loan and issued postdated. If you are still in possession of nonctc cheque books, then it is in your own interest to get those replaced with cts2010 standard cheque.
Visibly there would be 45 key differences between the old cheques and new cts cheque truncation system cheques which can help identify whether the cheque book the individual currently holds is cts compliant or not, says diwanji. Most banks have already stopped clearing non cts cheques since january 1, 2019. Get ready to order new india cheque books times of india. Cts2010 cheque truncation system cheque is a new type of cheque introduced by reserve bank of india. Request you to make a note that non cts compliant cheques would not be accepted by banks for clearing post 31 july 20. But sometimes having a book on hand when you dont have time to look up the information online is a good thing. If you have ordered your cheque books recently, say, a month ago, you may already have the new cheque leaves with you. Instead of manually transferring cheque from one branch to other branch, under cts the image captured of cheque along with micr. The move to replace cheques with instruments that meet the new cheque cts. With this, the bank will not accept all non cts cheques that you issue from your existing cheque book and those will be out of circulation from december 31, 2012. The apex bank had earlier set december 31, 2012, as the deadline for the implementation of the new cheque standards across all banks and nbfcs. So, better hurry up if you havent got your old cheque books replaced with cts2010 standard cheque books. Banks will clear cheques faster with this new tech. A reproduction of the sample cheque available on rbis website.
As per the negotiable instruments act, every cheque is required to be presented to the drawee paying bank for payment. Sbi customers can deposit their noncts cheque in their respective branch and get free new cts2010 standard chequebook. New cts cheque contains information of printer where they are printed along the words cts2010 mentioned along the area where we tear off the leaf from the cheque book. So please verify whether cheque book you have a already cts2010 before rushing to bank to get a new one.
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