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CHQ RETURN CHG
A charge when a cheque is returned unpaid. Amounts differ depending on whether the cheque was one you issued or one you deposited.
In plain English
A charge when a cheque is returned unpaid. Amounts differ depending on whether the cheque was one you issued or one you deposited.
Also printed as CHEQUE RETURN CHARGES, CHQ BOUNCE CHG, RETURN CHG, INWARD RETURN CHG.
Hinglish mein
Cheque bounce hone par lagne wala charge. Aapne diya tha ya jama kiya tha, uske hisaab se amount alag hota hai.
What it costs, including GST
Retail Banking Service Charges · Branch
Inward cheque return: Rs 250 up to Rs 1 lakh, Rs 500 above Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1 crore, Rs 750 above Rs 1 crore.
| Rate | Bank’s figure | With 18% GST |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs 1 lakh | ₹250 | ₹295 |
| Above Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1 crore | ₹500 | ₹590 |
| Above Rs 1 crore | ₹750 | ₹885 |
The bank's figure is before tax, so 18% GST is added on top.
Applies when: Indian Bank accounts; a cheque received for payment that is returned. Banded by the amount of the cheque. GST is additional.
Why it happened
A cheque was returned unpaid, most often for insufficient balance or a signature mismatch.
How to avoid it
Keep sufficient balance before the cheque is presented. Where the return was for a technical reason not caused by you, banks generally levy no charge and you can ask for a reversal.