What is required if a check is being cashed?

• A. the IBC account number
• B. the payee's signature line
• C. the T-bar next to Maker's information
• D. For Deposit Only stamp on the back

Answer: (C)

When a check is being cashed, the bank looks for a specific cue that shows the instrument is authorized for immediate payment. The T-bar placed next to the maker’s information serves as that signal, indicating the check is in a cashing-ready form and verified for negotiation. This helps tellers that the item can be paid out in cash rather than just deposited. Other features, like an IBC account number, the payee’s signature line, or a For Deposit Only stamp, relate to processing, endorsement, or deposit restrictions and aren’t the cue used to authorize cashing in this procedure.