1 Note: an acronym, pretty hot and tempting, has been invented for the word. 2  The acronym came after the original coining of the term. 3  See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of) . 4  See more words with the same meaning: attractive.
Personal Checks. The financial institution redeeming a check determines the expiration date of a personal check. The Uniform Commercial Code permits the accepting institution to decide whether it will redeem checks dated more than six months before the date you take the check to the institution.
Originally Posted by sunsprit. Generally speaking, a check is stale after 6 months absent any other stated time limit on it (sometimes, you'll get a check that is stated to be good for only a few months). You'll not be able to get this old of a check honored at your bank.