Cheque clearance times

Last updated: 14/12/2020 02.06 PM

How long does a cheque take to clear?

Cheques can take 3-5 business days to clear when deposited into an account. Foreign cheques may take up to eight weeks to clear. Foreign cheques may take up to eight weeks to clear. ANZ only accepts foreign cheques in USD, CAD, GBP and AUD. We do not accept foreign cheques in other currencies.

We no longer offer special answers (faster clearance) on cheques.

 


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