I have a check for a rebate written out to another name that I go by...?

Question

However, my bank account in under the name given to me at birth. I know that the bank won't accept the check, since the names don't match. Do you think they'll accept it if I bring in a piece of mail addressed to my nickname, with the same home address? I hope I make sense :(

Answer 1

Endorse it in the name it is made out to, over to the name on your account and deposit it. You'll have to wait until it's paid by the issuing bank for your funds.

Let's say it's made out to Dave Brown and you're also known as John Smith. Sign Dave Brown's sig on the back, followed by, "Pay without recourse to John Smith." Then sign John Smith below that. Deposit the check.

Answer 2

A piece of mail is not considered a personal identification item.
a) If you have legally changed your name, take that paperwork into the bank.
b) Your other option is to sign the check at home and then take it to the bank as a 3rd party.

Answer 3

Do you have any picture ID with that other name on it? That would be your best bet.

You may be able to sign it the way it's printed on the check, then sign again with your birth name and if the checks not too much, your bank will probably be OK with that.

Answer 4

They should if not try a check cashing place they cashed one for me (I did the exact same thing, brought in a piece of mail with the fictitious name on it, It helps if at least the first name matches yours) Good luck,.

Answer 5

Why did you fill out the rebate in the name that's NOT on your bank account?
If you have photo ID with the other name I don't see why they wouldn't cash it for you.

Answer 6

You can sign both names on the back of the check. It's just stating that the "unknown" person is forwarding the check to you by signing it. As for you, you're signing it to get it deposited into your account.

Next time, make sure you use your legal name for everything.