Personal Premier Business Wealth Management Corporate Log In Search Menu Pay in a cheque without paying us a visit All you need is your smartphone We’re always looking for innovative ways to make your life easier. Getting to a branch in opening hours isn’t always possible, so we’re pleased to tell you there’s a more convenient way to pay in cheques – anytime, anywhere. How it works Pay in cheques by using the Barclays app and your smartphone’s camera1. Just take a photo of the cheque and submit it through your app, with the amount and payee details. You’ll get the money in your account by 23:59 the next weekday2, if you pay the cheque in by 15:59 the weekday before, so there’s no more waiting around for your money to clear. Which accounts? Pay into any Barclays sterling current or savings accounts (excluding ISA and Bond accounts, or accounts from other banks) How much? Pay in sterling cheques up to £1,000 each – four cheques every seven days if you’re a Personal or Premier customer, and 20 if you’re a Business customer Is it safe? It’s just as secure as paying in a cheque at a branch A step-by-step guide to paying in a cheque with your phone Step 1 Log in to the Barclays app and select ‘Pay & Transfer’ at the bottom of the screen, then tap ‘Pay in a cheque’. Step 2 Choose the account you want to pay your cheque into. Enter the amount and a reference if you need one, then select ‘Take photo’. Step 3 Your phone’s camera will automatically switch on. Hold your phone over the front of the cheque. You’ll see a green rectangle when the camera is correctly placed and your app will automatically photograph the cheque. Do the same with the back of the cheque. Step 4 Tap ‘Pay in cheque’. That’s it – all done. Watch a video to learn how to use the Barclays app to pay in a cheque. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video tag. FAQs When will cheques paid in using my app clear? If you pay in a cheque before 16:00 on a weekday (Monday to Friday, except bank holidays), it’ll clear by 23:59 the next weekday. You’ll see it on your account almost instantly, but the money won’t be available until the cheque has cleared and the money appears in your available balance. Can I pay in cheques from other banks using my app? How many cheques can I pay in? When does the seven-day period start? What happens if I lose my mobile connection while I’m paying in a cheque? Why do I keep getting error messages when I take a photo? Are there any limitations on paying in cheques using my app? Why can't I pay in my cheque? How long should I keep cheques that I’ve paid in using my app? Why can I only pay in four cheques every seven days to my business account? Paying in at a branch You can still pay in cheques at a branch as normal. We’ve recently upgraded all of our branches, which means your cheque will now clear by 23:59 the next weekday – as long as you’ve paid in the cheque by the branch’s cut-off time on the weekday before. This means that all cheques now clear faster – so don’t get caught out when you write one. Make sure you always have enough money in your account to cover them. Learn more about the cheque clearing cycle and the future of cheques. What else can your app do? The Barclays app4 is here to help you manage your money on the go – safely and securely. But there’s much more to it than that. Explore the app Important information You’ll need to be registered for, and use the latest version of, the Barclays app. Terms and conditions apply.Return to reference ‘Weekday’ means Monday to Friday, except bank holidays.Return to reference Calls to 03 numbers are charged at the same rate as calls to 01 and 02 landlines and will count towards any inclusive minutes you have for landlines. Call charges may vary – check with your local provider. Calls may be recorded for quality and training purposes.Return to reference You must have a Barclays or Barclaycard account, have a mobile number and be aged 16 or over to use the Barclays app. Terms and conditions apply.Return to reference Current accounts Savings accounts ISAs Loans Mortgages Mortgage calculator Insurance Credit cards Home and contents insurance Help and FAQs Switch to Barclays How to report fraud Protect yourself from scams Important information Accessibility Privacy policy Cookies Security Careers Find a branch Service status Send us a message Find us on Twitter Barclays Bank UK PLC and Barclays Bank PLC are each authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Barclays Insurance Services Company Limited and Barclays Investment Solutions Limited are each authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 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