ScoobyDriverWannabe

I have just received a cheque through the post.

Problem is they have spelled my name Allan instead of Allen.

Will I still be able to use it ?

David Lock

YES

I doubt anyone would notice

dl

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

If its a small amount and if its your first name, it shouldn't be an issue. Doubt the cashier will notice.

SunnySideUp

They don't check (forgive the pun! )much these days .... it will be absolutely no problem whatsoever.

ScoobyDriverWannabe

Thanks for the replies

It is my first name & it is a relatively small amount.

I just didn't fancy the 10 mile drive to my nearest branch & paying parking for it to be a wasted journey.

urban

iTrader: (1)

Yes - It will be fine

I've received cheques before addressed as Sean instead of Shaun - OK same name but totally different spelling

john_s

iTrader: (1)

Shouldn't be a problem with that.

Accounts here last month managed to send a cheque for one company to another with a completely different name (that started with the same letter); it went right through and was paid by the bank to the other company without anyone noticing.

Coc-ker

iTrader: (1)

Yeah should be fine. I regularly get cheques spelt wrong. I've even scribbled out the name to pay it into my other account before!

ScoobyDriverWannabe

They didn't notice

More interested in trying to get me to change my account & take one of their credit cards.

boxst

They DO check but most will ignore it if it is an 'obvious' mistake such as yours.

Steve