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Returned Check

How should a small church handle returned checks?

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Jul 18, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Returned Check Poloicy for a Church
by: Vickey

If the check is a tithe check:

  • Make a copy of the check for your records.
  • Reverse the check from the individual's tithe record.
  • Return the check with a letter of explanation.


If the check was for goods or services such as a fundraiser:

  • Make a copy of the check.
  • Send the copy of the check and a letter requesting another check.
  • Make a copy of the letter and attach the check to it for your records.
Jul 19, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bank Fees
by: Anonymous

Thanks so much Vickey this was helpful.
One more question...Do we ask them to pay the bank fees for the returned check??
Jul 19, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Payment of Bank Fees on Returned Checks
by: Vickey

If it was a check for goods or services, I would definitely ask them to reimburse any bank fees the church may have incurred.

If it was a tithe check, I think it would depend on your church policy. My church’s bank does not charge us a fee on returned checks from others. The poor person whose check bounced gets hit with some hefty charges, but not the church.

Anyone have a policy on returned check fees?
Nov 09, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Returned Checks
by: Anonymous

Is there a limit on how many checks one person have returned before their checks are no longer accepted. If so, what is the number and will they be allowed to continue after a period of time.

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