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NPCI Says Same-Day Cheque Clearing Is On Track as Minor Glitches Persist

The payments body reports steady operations since the Oct. 4 RBI shift, with fixes still underway.

Overview

  • NPCI said all cheques presented since launch have received positive or negative confirmation through the central system.
  • From Oct. 4 to date, the system facilitated positive clearance of 2.56 crore instruments worth over Rs 3,01,000 crore.
  • Banks have been advised to credit customers' accounts once a cheque receives positive confirmation.
  • NPCI acknowledged initial delays that inconvenienced some customers and expressed regret for those disruptions.
  • Technical and process issues remain in the central platform and some banks, and efforts continue to ensure same-day payments for all cheques.