From: "James W. West" 
Newsgroups: uk.finance
Subject: Re: How long to clear a cheque??
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 09:50:49 +0100


"Dronk8"  wrote in message
news:20030727025821.06780.00000533@mb-m06.aol.com...
> How many days should it take for funds to be available once a cheque is
paid
> into a bank account?

It depends on your bank. Ask them. Generally 3 working days for traditional
banks, a bit more possibly 7 working days for ex-building societies and
building societies. Some accounts may differ. I seem to remember a row
recently about a specific account for low income/ non status people taking
10 working days.

James