Centenary Bank Limited is phasing out cheque services. After 11 March 2027, we will no longer accept, process or clear any cheque. Your account and all other banking services will continue as normal, and we will help you switch to a faster, safer way to pay and get paid.

Key updates at a glance

• No new cheque books. We are no longer issuing new cheque books.
• Only cheques dated on or before 29 September 2026 are accepted. Cheques with a later date will not be honoured.
• Final cut-off: 11 March 2027. After this date, we will not accept, process or clear any cheque, whatever date is written on it.

What this means for you

• If you write cheques: you will not be able to get a new cheque book. Start paying by another method now.
• If you receive cheques: check the date. Only cheques dated on or before 29 September 2026 can still be deposited, and they must be presented well before 11 March 2027. After that, we cannot process them at all.

If you rely on cheques for your business: ask your customers, suppliers and employees to move to bank transfers or mobile payments so you are not caught out.

Your alternatives

You can keep making and receiving payments through Centenary Bank using:

• Flex Online (Internet Banking)
• CenteMobile via *632#
• Electronic transfers
• Banki Pakwathu Agent banking
• Branch services

What should you do now?

• Check any cheques you hold. Deposit valid ones as soon as possible rather than waiting for the deadline.
• Choose your replacement. Pick the payment method that best suits how you bank.
• Register if you haven’t already. Our staff will gladly guide you through the process.
• Tell the people you deal with. Let anyone who pays you by cheque know about the change.

Need more information?

Download our Cheque Phase-Out: Frequently Asked Questions guide for answers to common questions in the link below.

For further help, contact us through our official customer support channels or visit your nearest Centenary Bank branch.