Is it safe to send a cheque to the bank? (ie posting sort code and account number through mail?)?

Question

i need to get some cheques to the bank but cant go during their opening times so was thinking of posting them to the bank instead, would that be safe to do or no? thanks

Answer 1

I work in a bank in the US and people do this all the time.  The best way to protect yourself is to write "FOR DEPOSIT ONLY" on the back of the checks and that way no one can cash them - they can only be deposited into one of your accounts.  The other option is to use the bank's night drop (if it's available at your location) - it's dropped into a locked safe at that point.

Answer 2

It is safe if you put on the back

first line           "For Deposit only. Account of"

second line      write in your name