After how many years is a check considered invalid?

6 months from the due date.

Dear Questioner,

Normally, a post-dated cheque has a validity of 6 months. After this period, you may ask the issuer to issue another cheque to encash.

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Dear Questioner,

As per laws, a cheque must be presented within 6 months. You can still approach the bank to encash it or bounce the cheque.

However, there will be certain compliances which the bank may ask you to encash the cheque. If the cheque is bounced, then the beneficiary can still file the case.

A check is considered valid for six months from the date it was issued.

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Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will assist you in this matter.

In the United Arab Emirates, checks typically remain valid, for six months starting from the date they were issued.

Beyond this period, there is a possibility that they may no longer be considered valid. It is advisable to consult your bank regarding their policies, in this regard.

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After 6 months from the date written on the check, the bank will not accept its cashing.

MK

Dear enquirer,

We are pleased to serve you and address your inquiries.

According to Article 670 of Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2022 on commercial transactions, you have two years to file such a claim.

This period starts from the date the cheque should have been presented to the bank, with a presentation period of six months, as per Article 649 of the Commercial Transactions Law.

It's important to note that while you can still claim the cheque value, it should be based on the original transaction, like a supply or construction contract.

We're here to provide legal support on this matter, so feel free to reach out for assistance via email, or call our offices in Dubai or Sharjah.

Greetings!

The cheque becomes invalid after 6 months from the date mentioned on it.

But still, you can file a case in court using that cheque.

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Dear Questioner,

According to the UAE Civil Transactions Law, a check is considered invalid after six months from the date written on the check.

After this period, the check cannot be cashed or bounced. However, if the check is undated or has an open date, it is considered invalid after three years from the date of issuance.

It is important to note that the statute of limitations for criminal cases related to bounced checks is three years from the date of the offense.