Last year December 2020, FirstBank Nigeria made a mail broadcast stating that from the 1st of January 2021, they will no more accept old cheques in sequel to the new cheque standard approved by the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN).
From the mail received yesterday, there have been a change in FirstBank old cheque deadline to 1st April 2021.
 |
| FirstBank Nigeria extends acceptance of old cheques deadline to 1st April 2021 |
It is advisable for all customers banking with FirstBank Nigeria to adhere to the new development, by simply visiting the nearest FirstBank Branch and requesting for a new Cheque book which is been made available on all FirstBank Nigeria Branches.
The changes on the new Cheque Book includes, introduction of expiring date on cheques and inclusion of Cheque digit on the MICR code line.
Here is the mail as received from FirstBank Nigeria:
 |
| FirstBank Old cheques |
Sequel to the new cheque standard approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria, we would no longer accept old cheques from 1st April 2021.
What has changed?
- Introduction of expiring date on cheques
- Inclusion of Cheque digit on the MICR code line
New cheque books are available at all FirstBank branches nationwide. To locate a branch near you, click here
Beat the deadline! Request for a new cheque book today. #FirstBankCares #EnablingYou
For further enquiries Contact FirstBank Nigeria:
014485500 07080625000 firstcontact@firstbanknigeria.com
complaints@firstbanknigeria.com www.firstbanknigeria.com
| RC 6290 | SMS Short Code: 30012
Hurry up and get your New FirstBank Cheque Book today and beat the deadline.
Share to family and friends to inform them!