Cheques are not being phased-out in the UK. From the government FAQ [1] published in 2011: Are cheques being phased out? No. The Payments Council announced on

Cheques are not being phased-out in the UK. From the government FAQ [1] published in 2011: Are cheques being phased out? No. The Payments Council announced on 12 July 2011 that cheques will continue for as long as customers need them. A previously announced target for closing the cheque clearing system by 2018 has been cancelled. [1] https://www.gov.uk/government/news/frequently-asked-questions-on-the-closure-of-the-cheque-system https://www.gov.uk/government/news/frequently-asked-question...