Cheque Rules: If you also use cheques for money transactions, then you should have accurate information about all the rules related to it. Otherwise, anyone can easily cheat you. Recently some such reports are circulating on social media, where it is being claimed that one should not write on the cheque with a black pen. But do you know how correct this message is? Is it really true that if you sign the cheque with a black pen, it will not be cleared? Let us know what are the rules of RBI regarding this.
What is the social media claim?
Some reports on social media are claiming that if you have filled a cheque or signed it with a black pen, the bank may refuse to clear such a cheque.
Can we use only this colour pen?
The report further claims that RBI has advised people to use only blue or green coloured pens while writing cheques.
What is the truth of the matter?
When PIB investigated this matter on behalf of the government, it was found to be completely fake. PIB Fact Check said that RBI has not given any such order regarding writing of cheques.
What is the rule of RBI?
Let us tell you that according to the RBI order issued on October 31, 2022, three images are taken while clearing the check, one gray scale from the front, one black and white from the front, and one black and white from the back. In such a situation, customers should use such a pen, which looks very clear in it.
Which colour can be used?
To avoid any kind of fraud, one should use a permanent pen while writing a cheque. But there is no restriction from RBI on the colour of the pen.
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