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 Consumer Protection: Know Your Rights

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Understanding and Using Your New Banking Rights

Cashing a Government of Canada cheque

You don't need to open a personal bank account to cash a Government of Canada cheque. Any bank branch that dispenses cash through a teller must cash a Government of Canada cheque and do so for free.


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When must a bank cash a Government of Canada cheque?

What do I need when cashing a Government of Canada cheque?

What if the bank refuses to cash the cheque?
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Last Modified: 2005-08-04
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