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Title: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Varche on 14 September 2011, 13:13:11
So when was the last time you wrote a cheque.

I am sending one today and gasp the last time was 9th July 2004!
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 September 2011, 13:20:02
2 weeks ago
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: mantahatch on 14 September 2011, 13:21:31
Funnily enough I have very little to do with our finances. However the wife will allways use a cheque if possible. The demise of the cheque is well overated I am afraid.

I mean get plumber in to change a tap, you pay by cheque, same with most other trades.

Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Jimbob on 14 September 2011, 13:22:41
last week..

Very handy, would hate to be without
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 September 2011, 13:28:34
Last saturday .. but that's a year since the prior one was written out!

Hardly ever use them - bank transfers took their place, with builders etc all wanting cash in hand anyway..
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Jimbob on 14 September 2011, 13:31:26
I use them mainly for :

Buying certain things at door.
Paying for kids swimming lessons.
Paying OOF meet deposits.
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: mantahatch on 14 September 2011, 13:31:29
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Last saturday .. but that's a year since the prior one was written out!

Hardly ever use them - bank transfers took their place, with builders etc all wanting cash in hand anyway..


Forgive my ignorance on this but do you have to go to the bank to do a bank transfer ?
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Richie London on 14 September 2011, 13:37:27
about 10 yrs ago, maybe longer. have no need for one or a credit card.
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 September 2011, 13:37:43
Yesterday but, that was the first time for some 4 years
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 September 2011, 13:38:21
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Last saturday .. but that's a year since the prior one was written out!

Hardly ever use them - bank transfers took their place, with builders etc all wanting cash in hand anyway..


Forgive my ignorance on this but do you have to go to the bank to do a bank transfer ?

No, can be done online
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: STMO123 on 14 September 2011, 13:38:37
Last week, and the week before, and the week before.
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: STMO123 on 14 September 2011, 13:40:15
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Last saturday .. but that's a year since the prior one was written out!

Hardly ever use them - bank transfers took their place, with builders etc all wanting cash in hand anyway..


Forgive my ignorance on this but do you have to go to the bank to do a bank transfer ?

No, can be done online


Almost any financial transaction can be done in minutes online. If I put my mind to it, I could be £10,000 in debt by 2 o'clock.
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Nickbat on 14 September 2011, 13:58:48
Yesterday (paid for daughter's ballet lessons)

Next one: Friday (daughter's Girl Guide subs)

 ;) :y
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: albitz on 14 September 2011, 14:03:07
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Yesterday (paid for daughter's ballet lessons)

Next one: Today (daughters new ipod)

 ;) :y

Fixed that for you Nick. :y ;D
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 September 2011, 14:03:43
Well, I tried to write one to Darth for the Newent deposit.

<mental note: look for cheque book when you get home> ::)
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 September 2011, 14:07:28
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Last saturday .. but that's a year since the prior one was written out!

Hardly ever use them - bank transfers took their place, with builders etc all wanting cash in hand anyway..


Forgive my ignorance on this but do you have to go to the bank to do a bank transfer ?

No, can be done online

Yup, or over the phone.. the only time I go to the bank these days is when I need to get (large amounts) of cash out to pay the aforementioned builders etc.. and need to do the same before Saturday to pay for an engine on eBay (sadly he didn't want to take PayPal).

Note to self: Do not forget to go to the bank.  ;D
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: henryd on 14 September 2011, 15:42:31
Yesterday for me,I normally write two or three a week and receive in payment a dozen or so in the same time frame,I was speaking to my business banking manager the other day and he told me that the plans to finish with cheques have been put on hold indefinitely.
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: pscocoa on 14 September 2011, 16:12:08
use them roughly once every month to pay plumber, gas fitter etc - they seem happy. Roofers want cash.

Blockpaver wanted part cash part cheque.

They have their uses.
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2011, 18:13:37
About once a fortnight on average...
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 14 September 2011, 18:25:08
Probably about 5 years ago.....
Everything is either cash or debit card or paypal or direct debit.
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: DaveA on 14 September 2011, 19:25:24
Two or three weeks back, to pay Martin Imber :y
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Nickbat on 14 September 2011, 19:52:27
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Yesterday (paid for daughter's ballet lessons)

Next one: Today (daughters new ipod)

 ;) :y

Fixed that for you Nick. :y ;D


Thanks a bunch, Albs. ;) ;D

It's still in rice and I'm praying hard...so maybe not.
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: albitz on 14 September 2011, 20:08:28
Dont hold your breath. ;) ::)
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: pauls on 14 September 2011, 20:23:40
47 and never written one.
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Vamps on 14 September 2011, 22:16:38
We still use them occasionally, school trips, Brownie Subs, Birthday gifts etc, Whilst we do not use many, most bills direct debit or on line, I would not want to lose the option..... :)
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Plomien on 14 September 2011, 22:41:47
a couple of months ago but about a year before that.
Yet I see people who go through them very quickly as they don't trust direct debits or electronic transfers
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Ian_D on 14 September 2011, 23:41:21
Would have to check my cheque book when I get home  ;D

But I would guess well over a year ago.  ::)
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Stallion on 14 September 2011, 23:49:11
the last i saw my cheque book was a decade ago. And im pretty sure the cheque book is still intact, gathering dust somewhere?
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: tidla on 15 September 2011, 00:15:07
jan the 28th, same time every year to pay the accountant..
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Scratchy Ferret on 15 September 2011, 00:17:49
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We still use them occasionally, school trips, Brownie Subs, Birthday gifts etc, Whilst we do not use many, most bills direct debit or on line, I would not want to lose the option..... :)
You still haven't sent one to buy the toffies you promised us. >:(
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Vamps on 15 September 2011, 00:27:57
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We still use them occasionally, school trips, Brownie Subs, Birthday gifts etc, Whilst we do not use many, most bills direct debit or on line, I would not want to lose the option..... :)
You still haven't sent one to buy the toffies you promised us. >:(

Maybe, but I did keep the cat locked up..... :D :D
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: The Red Baron on 15 September 2011, 01:16:14
last time i used a cheque was for my pub company in 2005. 8-)
Title: Re: When was the last time you wrote a cheque?
Post by: Bionic on 15 September 2011, 06:25:41
Stopped using them many years ago but the bank still keeps sending me new books every year for all our accounts. Cheques take too long to process and all the while they are in the hands of the banks for clearance it is the banks who collect the interest on your money. Must be millions a day too.
I use direct transfers or online payments by debit cards which is instantaneous and with no charges. It leaves my accounts immediately and is in the other parties account within a few hours at most, excepting weekends and holidays when it is the next working day. ;)