There is a grace period for cashing checks, but depositors and issuers risk overdraft fees if a late check shows up unexpectedly. Learn more about when checks expire.

You can try to deposit an expired check, though remember that most checks become “stale” after six months, so banks can decide whether or not to honor the check, based on their policy.

Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...