CBN Warns Banks Against Issuance Of Substandard Cheques, Set To Sanction Offenders

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned Deposit Money Banks (DMBS) and cheque printers and personalizers over the surge in substandard ‘Magnetic Ink Character Recognition line’ (MICR Line) in their cheques.

The Central Bank said it has observed a surge in the number of MICR Line rejects during check-related transactions.