A cheque I've paid into my account has been 'Returned Unpaid'. What happens next?

There are several reasons why a cheque may be returned unpaid. 

Barclays will return the cheque to the payee with a covering letter detailing the reason for return.

Whilst the payee is welcome to pay the cheque back into their account at any time, they should contact the drawer to ensure that the cheque will be paid upon re-presentation.

As the client it is up to you to take the matter up with the person(s) who issued the cheque.

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