How to sign a cheque over to someone else safely?

[libby]

I received a cheque but I want to give it to another person. How to sign a cheque over to someone else without issues?

 

[Adam]

In order to sign a cheque over to another person (also called a "third-party endorsement"), turn the cheque over to the back, write "Pay to the order of [Recipient's Full Name]" in the endorsement area, and then sign your name immediately below. The best way to do this is actually at the bank with the recipient present, so you can be sure that their bank will accept third-party cheques, party cheques, as nowadays, to stop fraud, many banks refuse third-party cheques. A blue or black pen should be used, and the recipient must have an ID that is valid, and the name on it must correspond with the one that you have written.

 

[Blaise]

To safely sign a cheque over to someone else, use endorsement:

Flip the cheque and write “Pay to the order of [Recipient’s Name]”.

Sign your name below.

Ensure the recipient deposits promptly.

Avoid leaving blank spaces to prevent fraud.

 

[Peter]

To sign a cheque over to someone else safely, write “Pay to the order of” followed by the person’s full name on the back of the cheque, then sign your name exactly as it appears on the front. Hand the cheque directly to that person instead of mailing it, and confirm that their bank accepts third-party cheques, as some banks may not. For extra safety, avoid endorsing the cheque until you are ready to give it to them.