Function. Depositing a postdated check a day early may cause the check writers bank to attempt to pay the check immediately. If the check writer does not yet have the funds in his bank account, this will cause the check to bounce, or be returned for nonsufficient funds.

Can you cash a check from 2 years ago?

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), most checks are good for up to six months. After that, they become stale-dated. While most checks dont expire, you may not be able to cash old checks that are more than six months old. The six-month rule applies to checks that have an expiration date, too.

Can I cash a check from 3 years ago?

Banks dont have to accept checks that are more than 6 months (180 days) old. Thats according to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), a set of laws governing commercial exchanges, including checks. However, banks can still choose to accept your check.