Cheques now clear within hours, not a day or more
RBIIn effectApplies from 4 Oct 2025
By Clarifee teamAnnounced Last checked
Cheque clearing moved from batches to continuous clearing with hourly settlement. Banks must credit the customer within 1 hour of settlement.
What it means for you
Cheque payments from customers reach your account much faster.
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