Cheque Clearing and Payment Instruments
Paper and near paper instruments still carry value and fraud risk, and their clearing rules are unforgiving about timing. This course covers processing these instruments correctly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Instruments still in use and the value they carry
- 02How clearing and settlement actually works
- 03Examination: validity, endorsement and alteration
- 04Clearing timelines, cut offs and value dating
- 05Dishonour, return reasons and recourse
- 06Forgery, alteration and detection techniques
- 07Customer disputes, liability and resolution
What you will gain
- Explain how instruments clear and settle
- Examine instruments for validity and alteration
- Apply clearing timelines and cut off rules
- Handle dishonour, return and recourse
- Detect forged and altered instruments
- Resolve customer disputes over cleared items
Who should attend
- Clearing and settlement staff
- Branch operations teams
- Fraud and risk officers
- Internal auditors in banking operations
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Banking & Financial Services
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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