A cheque can bounce only once. The moment a cheque bounces it is
marked as cancelled/rejected and the cheque can no longer used in
future. The bank will not accept this cheque henceforth.
A cheque may bounce due to a variety of reasons. Some of them
are:
a. The signature of the cheque issuer does not match bank
records
b. There is not enough money in the issuers bank account to pay
for the cheque
c. There is overwriting in the cheque and is not duly
counter-signed
d. The amount in numbers and amount in words does not match
e. The cheque is very old and expired (more than 90 days
old)
So, if you want to avoid/reduce cheque bounce cases, we have to
ensure that the points mentioned above do not happen when you use
the cheque.
Related Q&A：
How much time can a cheque bounce？Well, usually a cheque can bounce pretty quickly. It might happen within a few days or even sooner if there are issues like insufficient funds in the account. Sometimes, it could be within 24 to 48 hours. But it really depends on the bank's processing time and their policies. Oh gosh, it's important to make sure you have enough money in your account to avoid this kind of hassle. Y'know, a bounced cheque can cause all sorts of problems and fees. So, it's best to keep an eye on your account balance and be careful when writing cheques!
