Discontinuation of Local Checks
Aruba Bank on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:07:29 GMT
On November 1st, 2017, ABA (Aruba Banker’s Association) will announce that all local banks will transition into a “Check-Free” system. The paperless Checkout initiative will be introduced to minimize risks to the customer and the bank. Aruba Bank will guide all customers through the process into a more digital banking method.
Please note the Checkout initiative will specifically discontinue the use of personal checkbooks. International and local banker checks (or cashier / official checks) will still be available for the customers.
• Aruba Bank N.V. will implement this adaptation for all Retail checkbook holders. Retail customers will be provided a six (6) month transition period to be able to finish their check stock. Any unused checkbooks will be refunded at the end of the six (6) month period. ( after April 30, 2018)
• Aruba Bank N.V. will also implement this adaptation for all Corporate customers using checkbooks. Corporate customers will be provided a twelve (12) month transition period to be able to finish their check stock. Any unused checkbooks will be refunded at the end of the twelve (12) month period. ( after October 31, 2018).
| Check usage for Retail | Alternative Payment Options |
| Large sum payments (e.g. for construction) |
1. Increase the ATM limit 2. Perform an online/manual transfer 3. Cashier’s Check |
| 3rd party payments | 1. Perform an online/manual transfer |
| Bill Payments | 1. Online Banking 2. Standing Order 3. Smart Deposit Machine |
| Check usage for Corporate | Alternative Payment Options |
| Vendor Payments | 1. Perform an online/manual transfer 2. Use the Corporate ATM Card |
| Payroll | 1. Open a salary account for the employees 2. Offer employees a pre-paid card (a new product that will be made available for the non-account holders) |
| Large sum payments | 1. Increase the ATM limit 2. Perform an online/manual transfer 3. Cashier’s check |
| 3rd party payments | 1. Perform an online/ manual transfer |
| Corporate clients issuing own checks | 1. Perform an online/ manual transfer |
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