Stale-Dated Check

A stale-dated check is a check presented long after it was issued, typically six months or more. Banks may refuse to honor it due to increased risk.

Policies vary by bank, and some stale-dated checks may still be paid at the bank's discretion. The payer can also issue a replacement check.

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