Void Cheque — How to Cancel Safely

Void a cheque when you make an error or need a specimen for direct deposit. Learn large VOID lettering, whether voided cheques can be cashed, and how void differs from stop payment.

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What Is a Void Cheque?

A void cheque is intentionally invalidated — usually with “VOID” written across the face — so it cannot be paid. Employers often request a void cheque to read routing and account numbers without withdrawing money. Voiding is also the correct response to mistakes in the cheque amount in words or payee name instead of using correction fluid.

Banks treat properly voided cheques as non-negotiable.

How to void

  1. 1

    Write VOID

    Large letters across payee and amount areas.

  2. 2

    Register

    Note cheque number as void in your book.

  3. 3

    Direct deposit

    Give only when an institution requests it.

  4. 4

    Shred if unused

    Destroy void mistakes you do not need to keep.

Void mistakes

Small faint VOID
Bold VOID visible on scan.
Correcting instead of voiding
Void and write new cheque for amount errors.

Why void properly

Stop payment risk

Clear void prevents accidental deposit.

Payroll setup

Safe account proof.

Audit trail

Register matches physical void.

No fee

Voiding ink is free vs stop-payment fee.

Void cheque FAQ

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