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  • 25 August, 2025

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Cheque Truncation System (CTS)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant upgrade to the Cheque Truncation System (CTS), moving from the current batch processing model to a continuous clearing system with settlement on realisation. This transition will take place in two phases.

What is CTS?

  • CTS is an image-based cheque clearing system that captures cheque images and MICR data electronically at the collecting bank, eliminating the physical movement of cheques.

  • It is secured through a PKI-based architecture with dual access control, crypto box, and smart card interfaces.

  • Only cheques compliant with CTS-2010 standards (which mandate minimum security features like watermarks, invisible ink logos, void pantographs, and standardized formats) are eligible for clearing through CTS.

Benefits of CTS

  • Faster clearance with proceeds realizable within the same day under the new continuous clearing model.

  • Enhanced security and reduced risks in cheque processing.

  • Lower costs due to elimination of physical cheque transportation.

  • Improved data storage and retrieval with centralized image archiving.

  • Reduction in delays and bottlenecks between cheque presentation and realisation.

Current vs Future Processing

  • Current system: Cheques take up to two working days to clear.

  • New system: Cheques will be cleared within hours of submission, greatly speeding up the process.



Source: THE HINDU


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