Understanding RBC Royal Bank’s cheque hold policy is essential for managing your business’s cash flow. Below is a simplified table outlining the hold durations based on the type of cheque and deposit method:

Type of Cheque Deposit Method Hold Duration**
Canadian Dollar Cheques Drawn on Canadian Banks Deposited in person at an RBC branch 4
Deposited via ATM or other methods 5
U.S. Dollar Cheques Drawn on Canadian Banks Any method 5
Cheques Drawn on U.S. Banks Deposited at a Canadian RBC branch or ATM 15
Cheques Drawn on Foreign Banks (Other Than U.S.) Any method 25

**business days after the first business day following the deposit

Key Points:

For more detailed information, please refer to RBC’s official cheque hold policy.

RBC Holds Policy.pdf