What are the types of cheque

In India, several types of cheques are used for various banking needs. The most common types include:

• Bearer Cheque: Payable to anyone who presents it at the bank counter.
• Order Cheque: Payable only to the specific person named on the cheque.
• Crossed Cheque: Marked with two parallel lines, ensuring the amount is credited only to a bank account.
• Account Payee Cheque: A more secure crossed cheque payable only to the named recipient's account.
• Post-Dated Cheque: Bears a future date and cannot be cashed before that date.
• Self Cheque: Used by the account holder to withdraw cash for themselves.
• Stale Cheque: A cheque presented after its three-month validity period.