Media Statement Regarding Cheque Clearance
Mumbai, 14 October 2025: As per RBI’s directions, the cheque clearing system has transitioned from batch processing (t+1) to continuous clearing system (t+0) to enable faster cheque clearance. This change was implemented on October 4, 2025.
Post implementation, a total of 1.49 crore instruments, amounting to Rs. 8,49,557 crore, have been processed and cleared through the central system. During these initial days, we have encountered some teething issues both at the central system operated by NPCI and at the participating banks, resulting in delays in clearing and in crediting customers’ accounts, and a large number of returns.
Most of these issues have now been resolved, and the central system is stable since Monday, October 13, 2025. NPCI is working with banks to address any remaining issues, to ensure same-day credit for the presented cheques.
