So I got a check from my Uncle, and its made out to "Michael <my last name>" instead of "Matthew <my last name>"

[manlymatt83]

His accountant made an error... HOWEVER

at the bottom of the check is my correct First/last name, AND address... the only place the typo appears is in the pay to the order Of line.

Will my bank cash this?

 

[KLin]

Probably not. Why not call them and ask instead of an online forum?

 

[JDrake]

Send it back

 

[illusion88]

I doubt your bank will give you any crap over it. It should go though without a problem.

 

[FoBoT]

err, the check has 2 different names? that may be a problem
talk to the bank

 

[mb]

It will be OK. I've had this happen before.

Well, how big is the check? If it's a somewhat large amount (>$500), I may reconsider. If it's like <$100 then cash it.

 

[Kenazo]

Pretend you didn't notice and deposit it. If they catch it, say sorry and get your uncle to change it and initial it.

 

[manlymatt83]

Its a couple grand.

 

[mb]

Hmm.. it still might be OK.. but if you can get a new check w/o much delay then I would go for it. it might not be worth the risk.

 

[Eli]

lol, they'll cash it.

 

[imported_LoKe]

As long as your name is somewhere on the check, they'll cash it.

 

[Kroz]

lemme guess.. your surname is juszczak?

 

[daveshel]

You will be able to deposit it but not cash it.

 

[mugs]

Can't hurt to try. I get checks with the wrong name on them all the time (my middle name). Sometimes the teller notices, sometimes they don't. When they ask I just tell them it's my middle name (which is the name I go by). You could do the same, even if it's not true.

Or you could deposit it at an ATM.

 

[ironcrotch]

Just deposit it. You should be fine.