It is essential that field indicatorsīe printed below the date field to indicate which format is being used. One of three specified formats (YYYYMMDD, MMDDYYYY or DDMMYYYY). What are the main changes to cheque specifications?Ĭhanges to cheque specifications in Standard 006, Part A include: To use them on an interim basis until the end of the grace period (i.e. Were in effect prior to the publication of the new "image friendly" Standard, businesses may continue Yes, provided that the cheques meet the requirements of the MICR line and other specifications that Grace period for "old format" cheques (i.e. If a business cheque in the new format fails testing, can a customer use it until the end of the To the cheque specifications is also available. Is available on the CPA's web site ( and the new "image-friendly" cheque specifications are described in Part A. Please direct the customer to the new version of Majority of personal cheques are already "image friendly".Ĭustomer would like to obtain the new version of the CPA's Standard 006? Re-order, provided that a good image can be captured from them. Personal cheques in the new format have been available through financial institutions since April 2005.Ĭonsumers with a supply of "old format" personal cheques can continue to use them until they need to Period" will allow businesses that are still working on the changes to use up their existing supply ofĬheques and to make any required modifications to software. Period for "old format" business cheques until September 2, 2008. To help their business customers make a smooth transition, financial institutions are providing a grace New cheques at this point should ensure that they meet the new specifications. The new specifications were published in January 2005 and are in effect now. When do the new specifications come into effect? " Cheque Imaging: A Change Whose Time Has Come". The new specifications areĭesigned to ensure that high-quality images can be captured from the cheques for useīy financial institutions and their customers, and to make cheque processing more efficient.įor more information on this initiative, consult The new cheque specifications are a key part of an industry-wide plan to modernizeĬanada's cheque clearing system through image technology. Why has the CPA changed the Canadian cheque specifications?
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