{"id":553761,"date":"2025-02-05T11:43:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T11:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=553761"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:21:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:21:40","slug":"best-way-to-cash-foreign-cheque-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/best-way-to-cash-foreign-cheque-uk","title":{"rendered":"Best way to cash a foreign cheque in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In theory, it\u2019s quite straightforward to cash a foreign cheque in the UK. But not every bank offers it and they all charge different amounts. It could pay to compare your options to make sure you\u2019re getting the best deal.<\/p><div class=\"keyTakeaways\">\n  <div class=\"keyTakeaways__header\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>        <h3 data-toc=\"false\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <ul>\n          <li>Not all UK banks offer this, fees vary a lot and it\u2019s likely you need to go in branch.<\/li>\n          <li>Processing can be slow and uncertain.<\/li>\n          <li>There are alternatives that might be cheaper or faster like HSBC\u2019s Global Money account.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                                                                    \n\n                \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<style>\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr { display: flex; 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}\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type td, .best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type th { padding-right: 0px !important; }\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"best-hero\" id=\"best-hero-4f4b9f7038404a4d81af642c091201eb\"><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\"><div class=\"luna-card__block no-padding-top no-padding-right no-padding-bottom no-padding-left\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterCollapse\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/63e3978369084.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"NatWest Select Account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/63e3978369084.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/63e3978369084.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/63e3978369084.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nNatWest Select Account<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nExcellent\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts?filters_preset=078e5a18dd18fb3f7204bf5707a9742845a8977a0cf48ad20dc73c8d48c5e944#comparison-table-0000000001\">See deal<\/a><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/natwest-select-current-account-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-color--blue-700 weight-semi-bold u-rounded--sm has-margin-bottom-small\" style=\"font-size: 16px; padding: 0.425em 0.6em 0.5em 0.6em; line-height: 22px; background-color: rgb(240 247 255);\"><svg class=\"luna-icon refreshedMasthead__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px; margin-top: 2px;\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\" fill=\"#002ebf\"><\/path><\/svg> \u00a3200 switch reward.<\/div><p>You can cash a foreign cheque at NatWest, but it has to be done in a branch. The fee NatWest charges depends on the value of the cheque. Under \u00a3100 costs \u00a35, \u00a3100.01 to \u00a35,000 costs \u00a310, \u00a35,000.01 to \u00a320,000 costs \u00a330 and anything above \u00a320,000 will set you back \u00a360. There are also postage fees to think about, which vary depending on the collection method for the cheque and where it has been sent from. <\/p><p>The money can be in your account in as little as 2 working days, but could take up to 12 weeks, depending on the country. Cheques can be returned unpaid for up to 7 years if it's found to be fraudulent.<\/p><p>Representative example: If you use an arranged overdraft of \u00a31,200, you'll be charged interest at 39.49% EAR variable.<\/p>\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div 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aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">More details<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Minimum operating balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Switch service guarantee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Overseas card transactions<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">2.75% <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"A currency fee of 2.75% applies to debit card transactions in a foreign currency outside the UK. \" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts?filters_preset=078e5a18dd18fb3f7204bf5707a9742845a8977a0cf48ad20dc73c8d48c5e944#comparison-table-0000000001\">See deal<\/a><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/natwest-select-current-account-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><h3>Difference between negotiation or collection methods<\/h3><p>There are 2 different ways a bank can process a foreign currency cheque \u2013 by negotiation or by collection.<\/p><p>When a foreign cheque is paid by negotiation, your bank will credit your account with the money from the cheque. This is usually within a few days or a week. How long you have to wait for it to clear depends on where it\u2019s from and what currency it\u2019s in.<\/p><p>If the cheque bounces, your bank can take the money back out of your account. If this happens you\u2019ll have to contact the issuer of the cheque to resolve it and get your money back. <\/p><p>This method is only possible for cheques made out in the same currency as the country it was sent from. <\/p><p>Payments by collection are likely to take longer because your bank will wait until the funds have cleared before crediting your account. It can take a while for this to happen because the cheque needs to be physically sent to the foreign bank. You\u2019ll be relying on postal services in multiple countries before the banks can give you your money. <\/p><p>This type of payment is used if the cheque is in a different currency from the sender\u2019s country or if the bank thinks the country is a high risk. <\/p><p>Both types will usually have fees, so you\u2019ll need to see what your bank charges for each before deciding which to use.<\/p><h3>Downsides<\/h3><p>It can take a while for a cheque paid into your account in foreign currency to be credited into your account. Even if it happens quickly, there\u2019s still a chance the cheque could bounce and you\u2019ll lose those funds. You also have to worry about fees. <\/p><p>A lot of countries have stopped using cheques or are phasing them out, so it might not be the best way for you to receive money in your account from overseas.<\/p><h3>Alternative methods<\/h3><h4>Bank transfers<\/h4><p>This is a simpler way of sending a cheque, with the money coming from the sender\u2019s account to your account directly. Your banks will still need to facilitate the transfer, but it is much simpler than sending or receiving foreign cheques. Of course there will still be fees, but you\u2019re likely to get the money much quicker. It\u2019s worth asking whoever is sending you money to consider this option to save both of you the hassle a cheque can bring.<\/p><h4>Currency brokers<\/h4><p>It\u2019s possible to use a specialist currency broker to receive money from overseas. If you\u2019re going to be getting payments regularly, it could be a good option for you. They\u2019re generally able to get better exchange rates as well. You would need to coordinate with the person sending you the money because they\u2019ll also need an account, but for recurring payments you\u2019ll only need to set up an account once and then save time and money in future. However, there are often minimum sending limits<\/p><h4>Foreign or offshore bank accounts<\/h4><p>If you regularly receive money from someone in the same country, you might want to look into the option of opening a bank account in that country. It then takes the responsibility of sending the money from overseas away from whoever is sending you money and makes it yours, but gives you the flexibility to send it to the UK how and when you see fit, which could save you money in fees and exchange rates. You\u2019d just need to give those account details to the sender and they can pay you directly.<\/p><h4>Multi-currency or e-money accounts<\/h4><p>In some countries it\u2019s not always possible to open a bank account as a non-resident, so the above option could be trickier. But there are providers like Wise and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/revolut-review\">Revolut<\/a> that allow you to open accounts and hold money in multiple currencies. If you receive money from people in different countries, then these could be an option for you. You won\u2019t be able to cash a cheque with them, but you\u2019ll be able to share your account details with people to receive payment, then have full flexibility over that money. They usually have better exchange rates than the banks. For those running a business we have a guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/multi-currency-business-accounts\">multicurrency business accounts<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>It\u2019s possible to cash a foreign cheque in your UK bank account, but not all banks offer it. Even if they do, it can take a while for the money to clear in your account and fees can be quite high. Bank of Scotland and HSBC\u2019s Global Account don\u2019t charge fees, though bank exchange rates are not usually that competitive.<\/p><p>If you can convince the sender to use an alternative option, you might both be better off doing so. That could be an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\">international bank transfer<\/a>, you opening a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/international-bank-accounts\">bank account overseas<\/a>, a currency broker or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/multi-currency-business-accounts\">opening a multi-currency account<\/a> to receive overseas payments. 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